Who says there's no grass in New York City? Hard Raisin' is NYC's hottest new bluegrass band. This acoustic quintet delivers a powerful live performance combining sweet vocal harmonies with driving instrumentals. They create a unique bluegrass sound by mixing original compositions with traditional standards and contemporary 'newgrass'. Hard Raisin' is Steve Nelson on 5-string banjo, Josh Sidman on mandolin, dobro & vocals, Nick Reeb on fiddle & vocals, Brian Shindledecker on guitar & vocals and Sean Lallouz on upright bass & vocals. - InTune Magazine