Big Richard

The world-class musicians of Big Richard initially convened in 2021 for a festival date. The quartet performed what was supposed to be a one-off gig as though it had been together for years, bursting with jaw-dropping virtuosity, playfully irreverent stage banter, stunning four-part harmonies, imaginative arrangements, a refreshingly eclectic repertoire, and a healthy dose of lady rage.

Big Richard delivers ferocious, unapologetic acoustic music with big energy and even bigger chops, siphoning from traditional and modern bluegrass, old-time music, classical, country, and pop and masterfully mashing up genres and reinventing beloved traditional tunes. Its live shows are raucous, emotional, and irreverent, mixing ripping instrumentals, dark humor, and raw, socially charged songs. The quartet’s latest album, 2026’s Pet, was recorded live to capture the chaos and catharsis that define its performances.