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The ivy rats

authentic . bluegrass . acoustic . folk

acoustic

Rising from a tradition of folk and bluegrass:

Acoustic music

A communal event

Truly joyful experience

Jerusalem Ridge (Bill Monroe)

Authentic

Creates space for exploration:

Music from the heart

Connecting audience and performers

Deep acoustic sonority

attentive

Expanding musical understanding:

Flow in time and space

Beyond past conventions

Rooted in sound and tone

the ivy rats in play

music
feeling
soul

Some of the most thriving artists among the UKs acoustic music scene came together to create The Ivy Rats. The band is reinventing the boundaries of bluegrass and folk, bringing the music to live with their refreshing performance.

St Anne’s Reel (Traditional)

Besides his exceptional technique David also developed an extensive musical knowledge and is versatile in many genres. He has always been driven by improvisation and spontaneity and those influences are reflected in his playing.

Well established mandolinist in the local music scene, Jack is constantly exploring tunes and styles with a special feeling for sound and tone, dedicated to old-time, bluegrass and beyond.

David Mehre, acoustic guitar

Frederick Jacques, mandolin

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