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Summer Wages originated two years ago at a winter bluegrass festival, where four accomplished musicians—Fred (guitar), Dustin (banjo), Tom (mandolin), and Kurt (upright bass)—joined for an extended four-hour jam session. Their performance was met with enthusiastic acclaim, with many attendees remarking it was among the finest bluegrass heard in recent years.
At that time, each member was engaged with other musical commitments, and the formation of a formal band was postponed until a more suitable opportunity presented itself. This year, the festival organizers invited the group to perform once more, inspiring the musicians to officially create Summer Wages. Shortly after forming the group, DeAnna joined on fiddle, completing the lineup.
United by their passion for bluegrass, the band is now poised to bring their refined sound to audiences throughout the summer season and beyond.