Massive Grass has been bringing their unique alternative bluegrass sound to audiences throughout the southeast since 2007. Hailing from Wilmington, NC, the band features Ken Groce on upright bass, Adam Groce on banjo, Scottie Lynch on guitar, David Abeyta on mandolin, and their newest addition, Abigail Albaugh on fiddle. All four original members grew up in the foothills of North Carolina, where bluegrass provided the soundtrack for much of their lives. Cousins Adam and Ken Groce and Mr. Lynch got their start performing in rock and metal bands in the Wilmington area. With the end of their band Clone Cycle, they decided it was time to go in a different direction and began immersing themselves in the bluegrass scene. Long-time friend and fellow rock musician, Dave Abeyta, joined the band later that same year, bringing another powerful layer to their bluegrass sound with his mandolin playing. In June of 2015, the guys were joined by Abigail Albaugh on fiddle. Her classical violin background combined with her eclectic rock and bluegrass influences brings a precision and fullness to the group. While Massive Grass is best known for their high energy, rock-influenced style of ‘grass and creative song-writing, they also showcase 3-part harmonies in their soulful ballads and waltzes. Whether it is traditional bluegrass tunes, rock-to-bluegrass conversions, or their own original songs, Massive Grass mixes their rock-and-roll background with their love of acoustic mountain music to form a truly unique bluegrass experience.Ripe For The Pickin was recorded at Hourglass Studios in Wilmington, NC and produced and mastered by Trent Harrison. This is the band's first album with fiddle player Abby Albaugh. The album features 12 songs, 11 of which were written by the band. The one cover song, The Devil Lives In a Mason Jar, was written by John Driskell Hopkins, of The Zach Brown Band. There is one instrumental on the album, titled 'Wilma Get The Rake', named after Ken and Adam's late great aunt Wilma Martin, who often used a rake to kill snakes in her yard in Yadkinville, NC. The songs on the album vary widely in energy and mood. Many are high energy, and feature extensive solo sections from each instrument. Others are slower, melodic tunes, with well thought out lyrics and harmonies. Scottie and Adam tag team the lead vocals on the album, giving it even more variety.