Yonder Mountain String Band to debut new album in Kalispell

The Wachholz College Center welcomes back Grammy-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band to McClaren Hall on Nov. 13. 

The American progressive bluegrass group from Colorado comprises founding members Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals) and Dave Johnson (banjo, vocals), along with Nick Piccininni (mandolin, vocals) and newest member Coleman Smith (fiddle). 

A driving force in roots and bluegrass music for nearly three decades, the group returns with their 12th studio album, “Good As True.” Featuring eight new original songs, the album digs into communication and relationships in all their forms and the work it takes to stay connected. The tracks span the full terrain Yonder Mountain String Band has long defined, from hard-driving bluegrass to songs shaped by folk and rock, with touches of country and indie influence. 

The lead single “Brand New Heartache” pairs rock-driven verses with a bluegrass-lifted chorus, tracing the fallout of a breakup and the uneasy hope of starting again. “Long Ride” offers a sharp look at life in a touring band, while “Nothing New” and “The Lie” draw from the tension of the world around us, confronting rigidity, misinformation and division. 

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. The Wachholz is located at 795 Grandview Dr., Kalispell. 

This show features main floor general admission tickets where people may stand, dance or sit. Tickets are $42 or $55, which includes service fees and may be purchased at wccmt.org or by calling 406-756-1400.