Music at the Dairy presents Jake Leg, and AWD tribute to Bela Fleck’s “Drive”

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Rooted in tradition but with a fierce commitment to innovation, Jake Leg forges their own path through the expansive world of acoustic music. Consisting of award-winning musicians Eric Wiggs on guitar and vocals, Dylan McCarthy on mandolin and vocals, Justin Hoffenberg on fiddle, and Aaron Hoffenberg on bass, Jake Leg breathes new life into modern progressive bluegrass, crafting a captivating landscape of high-level instrumental ability and thoughtful songwriting. Drawing something new from the well of tradition, the band takes the listener on a journey through rich narratives and evocative melodies, proving that within every note lies both a connection to the past and the promise of a bold musical future.

Since forming in 2021, the band has quickly garnered national attention. They were recently nominated for 2024 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year and named one of “10 of the Top Colorado Bluegrass Bands” by Denver Westword. With steadily growing momentum and their all-original, debut album “Fire on the Prairie” released May 11, 2024, Jake Leg stands out as a unique voice in bluegrass music.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) is a Colorado tribute to Bela Fleck’s iconic instrumental record, Drive. The band features Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose on banjo, Justin Hoffenburg on fiddle, Eric Wiggs on guitar, Justin Konrad on dobro, Dylan McCarthy on mandolin, and Aaron Hoffenberg on bass. Brought together by a mutual love for the music, AWD displays a high level of musicianship and dedication to bringing the intricacies and excitement of Bela Fleck’s Drive to a live setting. Along with other selections from Bela’s acoustic catalogue, AWD delivers an electrifying performance that you won’t soon forget.