Jagermeister Concert Series - Chicken Wire Empire
Chicken Wire Empire blazes their own path in bluegrass music. Rooted in the Wisconsin bluegrass scene, this band brings a passionate energy to the most beloved elements of bluegrass. Led by a lifetime of dedicated musicianship, CWE’s edge-of-your-seat liveliness is a nod to bluegrass history and the soul of their original sound.
Their 2019 album What Moves Mountains garnered international praise, propelling the group to their first European tour and resulting in the double album Live from Deutschland Vol. 1&2, recorded live in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The band maintained momentum in 2020 with their release of Fresh Pickles in collaboration with songwriter Chris Castino of The Big Wu. This 11 song LP featured Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Tim O’Brien, among other bluegrass legends.
Chicken Wire Empire
Their 2019 album What Moves Mountains garnered international praise, propelling the group to their first European tour and resulting in the double album Live from Deutschland Vol. 1&2, recorded live in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The band maintained momentum in 2020 with their release of Fresh Pickles in collaboration with songwriter Chris Castino of The Big Wu. This 11 song LP featured Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Tim O’Brien, among other blueg
More about the Band
The band has gained significant attention at industry events like Folk Alliance International and the IBMA’s World of Bluegrass conference, noted as an exciting and fun band to watch by fans and peers alike. CWE is excited to release a new full-length album showcasing the growth of the band in 2025.
Chicken Wire Empire is: Jordan Kroeger (Upright Bass), Ernest Brusubardis IV (Violin), Jon Peik (Banjo), Carter Shilts (Mandolin), and Starr Moss (Guitar).
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