Punch Brothers

Grammy Award-winning American band Punch Brothers is celebrated for their distinctive fusion of progressive bluegrass, classical, and acoustic music. Formed in 2006 by mandolinist Chris Thile, the ensemble, initially known as The How to Grow a Band, released their debut album, ‘How to Grow a Woman from the Ground.’ The group garnered significant early attention in 2007 by debuting Thile’s ambitious forty-minute suite, ‘The Blind Leaving the Blind,’ at Carnegie Hall. This period marked their transition to a sophisticated compositional style. The band solidified its professional recording career with Nonesuch Records, releasing their album ‘Punch’ in February 2008, which prominently featured ‘The Blind Leaving the Blind.’ Later that year, Paul Kowert joined on double bass, establishing a core lineup that would continue to shape their evolving sound.

The current lineup of Chris Thile on mandolin, Noam Pikelny on banjo, Chris Eldridge on guitar, Paul Kowert on double bass, and Brittany Haas on fiddle, continually pushes the boundaries of acoustic and folk music. Their unparalleled musicianship and innovative approach ensure their ongoing trajectory as a critically acclaimed and sought-after ensemble in the global music landscape.