Sharing their Faith and their love of bluegrass music for all to enjoy!
They enjoy playing various genres of music in the style of bluegrass.
About Bluegrass & Company
Bluegrass and Company is a band of three multi-talented musicians from Pickens County, SC.
They enjoy sharing their love of music in churches, at festivals, and private events in and around their community and neighboring states. Members are Elijah, Alyssa and Malachi.
The three members of Bluegrass and Company met through the Sweet Potato Pie Kids, YAMS (Young Appalachian Musicians) elite performance band. It was here they discovered their mutual love for bluegrass music. This mutual bond led to them forming their band. By calling themselves Bluegrass and Company, the band is not restricted to playing bluegrass music, but many genres in the style of traditional bluegrass music. The bands goal is to share their Faith and their love of music.
Photo Credit: Illyse Bearden
They enjoy sharing their love of music in churches, at festivals, and private events in and around their community and neighboring states. Members are Elijah, Alyssa and Malachi.
The three members of Bluegrass and Company met through the Sweet Potato Pie Kids, YAMS (Young Appalachian Musicians) elite performance band. It was here they discovered their mutual love for bluegrass music. This mutual bond led to them forming their band. By calling themselves Bluegrass and Company, the band is not restricted to playing bluegrass music, but many genres in the style of traditional bluegrass music. The bands goal is to share their Faith and their love of music.
Photo Credit: Illyse Bearden
Meet the Band.....Elijah
Elijah is a high school graduate who plays banjo and upright bass for the band. Elijah began his musical journey in the "Young Appalachian Musicians" program at the age of 10 and enjoys teaching banjo and guitar for the YAMS program weekly.
He enjoys weekly visits to his Great Grandfathers, reading, collecting knives and old movies.
One of his favorite bands is "Appalachian Road Show."
Interesting Fact: He loves history and is enjoying his new hobby of leather works. He's the serious one in the band.
Elijah is a high school graduate who plays banjo and upright bass for the band. Elijah began his musical journey in the "Young Appalachian Musicians" program at the age of 10 and enjoys teaching banjo and guitar for the YAMS program weekly.
He enjoys weekly visits to his Great Grandfathers, reading, collecting knives and old movies.
One of his favorite bands is "Appalachian Road Show."
Interesting Fact: He loves history and is enjoying his new hobby of leather works. He's the serious one in the band.
Photo Credit: Illyse Bearden
Meet the Band.....Alyssa
Alyssa is a high school graduate who plays guitar and sings lead and vocal harmony for the band. She began her musical journey with the "Young Appalachian Musicians" program at age 11. She now teaches guitar and mandolin weekly for YAMS.
She enjoys spending time with her Great Grandmother, reading, shopping, cooking and singing.
She loves to listen to "Molly Tuttle", "Sister Sadie", "Billie Strings", and "Allison Krauss" to name a few.
Interesting Facts: She built her first guitar at age 16 and will be starting college in the fall as a business major while pursuing her studies to become a Luthier. She's the organized one in the band.
Alyssa is a high school graduate who plays guitar and sings lead and vocal harmony for the band. She began her musical journey with the "Young Appalachian Musicians" program at age 11. She now teaches guitar and mandolin weekly for YAMS.
She enjoys spending time with her Great Grandmother, reading, shopping, cooking and singing.
She loves to listen to "Molly Tuttle", "Sister Sadie", "Billie Strings", and "Allison Krauss" to name a few.
Interesting Facts: She built her first guitar at age 16 and will be starting college in the fall as a business major while pursuing her studies to become a Luthier. She's the organized one in the band.
Photo Credit: Illyse Bearden
Meet the Band...Malachi
Malachi is a rising Sophomore in high school. He plays fiddle and mandolin and sings lead and harmony for the band. Malachi began his musical journey at the tender age of 7 in the "Young Appalachian Musicians" program and enjoys teaching fiddle and mandolin weekly through the YAMS program.
He enjoys weekly visits with his Great Grandfather, loves technology, collecting old coins and wrist watches.
One of his favorite bands is "Carson Peters and Iron Mountain."
Interesting Fact. He loves to listen to and tell a good joke. He brings the humor to the band.
Malachi is a rising Sophomore in high school. He plays fiddle and mandolin and sings lead and harmony for the band. Malachi began his musical journey at the tender age of 7 in the "Young Appalachian Musicians" program and enjoys teaching fiddle and mandolin weekly through the YAMS program.
He enjoys weekly visits with his Great Grandfather, loves technology, collecting old coins and wrist watches.
One of his favorite bands is "Carson Peters and Iron Mountain."
Interesting Fact. He loves to listen to and tell a good joke. He brings the humor to the band.
Photo Credit: Illyse Bearden
Bluegrass & company: Let Me tell you about jesus
Sneak Peek at one of the songs they are working on for their new CD
Single Video: Reuben
Upcoming Events/Shows
2nd CD Release
Bluegrass & Company Favorites: Volume One
CD Release Friday, February 28, 2025 Aunt Sue's Country Corner Eat at Aunt Sue's and enjoy Bluegrass & Company as you dine. 6 pm-8 pm https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bluegrassandcompany/east-tennessee
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- Pickens County, South Carolina, United States
Bluegrass & Company is a band that was formed by a group of friends that has a genuine interest in playing bluegrass music and performing for the entertainment of others. Our goal is to spread the love of bluegrass music for all to enjoy.