Inspired by the Grateful Dead, Todd began playing guitar as a teenager, which led to his discovery of bluegrass music. Along with friends, he formed the traditional bluegrass band Well Strung, providing him the opportunity to develop his chops by playing in bars and at festivals throughout the state of Alaska. Channeling the spirit of heroes such as Jimmy Martin and Johnny Cash, it wasn't long before Todd began crafting his own original compositions. As he felt confined by the limitations of the traditional bluegrass format, though, he sought a more versatile acoustic sound to compliment his vocal abilities and lyrical themes. Enlisting members from Well Strung to back him, his vision was fulfilled by forming an ensemble that relied primarily on guitar, bass, mandolin and fiddle. While incorporating noticeable elements of bluegrass such as drive and harmonization, this new configuration allowed the dynamic room to experiment with honky-tonk and country stylings as well. In homage to his Alaskan roots, he billed the group as Todd Grebe & Cold Country, releasing a self-titled debut album in 2008 that featured all original material and garnered critical acclaim in Alaska and beyond.
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Inspired by the Grateful Dead, Todd began playing guitar as a teenager, which led to his discovery of bluegrass music. Along with friends, he formed the traditional bluegrass band Well Strung, providing him the opportunity to develop his chops by playing in bars and at festivals throughout the state of Alaska. Channeling the spirit of heroes such as Jimmy Martin and Johnny Cash, it wasn't long before Todd began crafting his own original compositions. As he felt confined by the limitations of the traditional bluegrass format, though, he sought a more versatile acoustic sound to compliment his vocal abilities and lyrical themes. Enlisting members from Well Strung to back him, his vision was fulfilled by forming an ensemble that relied primarily on guitar, bass, mandolin and fiddle. While incorporating noticeable elements of bluegrass such as drive and harmonization, this new configuration allowed the dynamic room to experiment with honky-tonk and country stylings as well. In homage to his Alaskan roots, he billed the group as Todd Grebe & Cold Country, releasing a self-titled debut album in 2008 that featured all original material and garnered critical acclaim in Alaska and beyond.
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