Ida Clare Bluegrass Band from Louisville, KY

When you take a traditional bluegrass banjo player, a Newgrass vocalist along with two 70's rock 'n rollers and put it together, you get Ida Clare. Ida Clare has a unique perspective on Bluegrass that they deliver through their vast portfolio of self-penned material. You'll hear Earl Scruggs, John Cowan, Little Feat and Bill Monroe, all in one song. Their second recording, Ida2, was released in March 2023 to great reviews “In a world full of tired arguments between purists and progressives, this record breaks a few rules, while checking off plenty of bluegrass boxes. Ida Clare doesn’t need street cred to call themselves a bluegrass band, but the freshness of these songs, with their underlying bluegrass sensibilities, places them ahead of the pack.” says Aaron Bibelhauser, fellow Louisvillian and singer-songwriter/band member of The Bibelhauser Brothers "The way they weave roots music from several genres into their Americana sound is very organic and does not seem over-produced or contrived. This is a band that can convey this material and same feelings live. Great songs, great energy and performance. A dose of real music. Check it!” from Darren Nicholson, IBMA award winning singer, songwriter, musician. “I’ve listened to this new project from Ida Clare several times now and I still can’t get enough of it. It’s got everything I like in bluegrass, though this is much more than a bluegrass band, they are an “everything” band. The songwriting stands out the most. These are not bluegrass songs, sometimes I feel like I’m listening to something the Eagles or Jackson Brown or Bonnie Rait would be doing. Is it Americana? Bluegrass? Who cares, it's music performed by seasoned professionals who know what they’re doing.” ~ Tim Carter ~ banjo player, Hayseed Dixie and Damn The Banjos Whether you're planning a wedding, a corporate event, or a lively gathering, Ida Clare is the perfect choice. They are seasoned professionals that know how to create an enchanting atmosphere with their outstanding performance. So, why settle for mediocrity when you can have a band that offers everything? Book Ida Clare now and let their incredible talent bring your event to life.