The Modern Grass Quintet is a high-energy, risk-taking contemporary bluegrass band based in Northern Vermont. Our group was formed in 2009 and comprises current and former members of Breakaway, the Bluegrass Gospel Project, and PossumHaw. The Modern Grass Quintet has performed at venues large and small throughout New England, including appearances at the Champlain Valley Folk Festival, the Schroon Lake (NY) Arts Council, and First Night Burlington.The MGQ is: Adam Buchwald, banjo; Todd Sagar, fiddle & dobro; Andy Greene, guitar, lead & harmony vocals; Stephen Waud, mandolin, lead & harmony vocals; and Kirk Lord, acoustic bass & harmony vocals. The Modern Grass Quintet plays music that is contemporary and accessible, progressive and time-honored. Our debut CD met with rave reviews:“…a sterling effort from five of the area’s finest players”- Dan Bolles, Music Editor, Seven Days “…it’s GREAT…I’m so impressed with all of your original material!”- Barb Heller, host of North Country Public Radio’s String Fever Bluegrass“The Modern Grass Quintet is a combination of seasoned bluegrass veterans…in addition to being great musicians, the members of the MGQ create a natural swing which makes them stand out among many pickers. Great music, and it’ll make you want to jump!” -- Robert Resnik, host of VPR’s All the Traditions