The Splinters Bluegrass Band from Boston, MA

The Splinters, a bluegrass and old-time string band from Massachusetts, deliver a relentless groove to accompany their tight 3-part harmonies. We play traditional and modern music sure to get the crowd tapping their feet. Our busy show schedule includes festivals, breweries, clubs, private parties, barn dances, and weddings. In addition to their musical prowess, The Splinters are known for their professionalism and easy-going demeanor. We are dedicated to making each event a success and work closely with event organizers to ensure that everything runs smoothly. The Splinters have garnered a strong following in the Boston area and beyond, and for good reason. They are a talented group of musicians who know how to entertain and engage audiences. So, whether you're a bluegrass aficionado or simply enjoy good music, be sure to catch The Splinters at your next event! About the Band Tom Pritchard (fiddle) brings the heat to his bluegrass fiddle playing. J Johnson (mandolin) adds a jazzy flair to his breaks. Chris Reckling (guitar, banjo) picks solid rhythm and punchy leads on top of Garrett Wallace’s grooving bass fiddle. A Splinters set veers from straight ahead bluegrass to traditional fiddle tunes and back, with the occasional detour into a modern song. They released their first album as a quartet, “Grey Owl”, in 2021, available on all streaming services. Their second album, "In the Pale Moonlight" is now available on CD from Bandcamp and streaming everywhere. We have our own sound system available.

• Blue Night | Bill Monroe
• Your Love is Like a Flower | Flatt and Scruggs
• Man of Constant Sorrow | Traditional/Oh Brother Soundtrack
• You Ain't Goin' Nowhere | Bob Dylan
• Paradise | John Prine
• Long Journey Home/Old Grey Cat | Traditional
• Snowin' on Raton | Townes Van Zandt
• Where the Wild River Rolls | Hot Rize
• Red Haired Boy | Fiddle Tune
• I've Endured | Olla Belle Reed
• Walkin' in My Sleep | Uncle Earl
• Raleigh and Spencer | Traditional
• I Know You Rider | Traditional/Garcia
• Greasy Coat | Traditional
• In the Pines | Traditional
• Little Georgia Rose | Bill Monroe
• Wagon Wheel | Old Crow Medicine Show
• Make Me a Pallet on the Floor | Traditional
• Shady Grove | Traditional/Garcia
• Dark Hollow | Traditional
• Rain and Snow | Traditional
• June Apple | Fiddle Tune
• Red Rocking Chair | Traditional
• Little Cabin Home on the Hill | Bill Monroe