13th Annual Nolafunk Series During Jazz FestGrass & Brass Mountain Grass Unit Plus Special Guests TBC Brass Band8pm Doors9pm Show Mountain Grass Unit, from Birmingham, Alabama, is a young quartet redefining bluegrass with a fresh narrative. Comprised of Drury Anderson (mandolin, vocals), Luke Black (guitar, vocals), Josiah Nelson (fiddle, vocals), and Sam Wilson (bass, vocals), they blend tradition with bold exploration. Their journey began with a shared musical passion, forming a sound that merges bluegrass with country, jazz, funk, rock, and metal influences. Their debut EP, Runnin From Trouble, released in 2024, showcases their original music and inventive covers, inspired by legends like Tony Rice and Billy Strings.Recorded at Nashvilles Hartland Studios, and produced by Mike Harris (Old Crow Medicine Show), the EP captures their live energy. The leading single, Hey Mama, explores lifes transitions with inquisitive lyrics, while Cicada Song and Smugglin highlight their funk and traditional sides. 2024 marked a turning point with performances at Renewal, DelFest and WinterWondergrass, broadening their audience and deepening their musical exploration. With plans for extensive touring, festival sets, and new music, Mountain Grass Unit is ready to share their luminous sound with the world, each performance a new chapter in their unfolding story.