Blue Birds on a Wire is a California-based bluegrass band that came together for the first time in May of 2023 when asked to fill a last-minute slot at Parkfield Bluegrass Festival. As far as anyone knows, Blue Birds on a Wire is the only bluegrass band with a lead singer on the pedal harp.
At 16 years old, the prolific singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joselyn Sky is perhaps the first classically trained harpist to cross over into the world of Bluegrass, bringing along her 40-string pedal harp. Jasper Manning (who broke into the bluegrass scene at age 2) complements the sweet sounds of the harp with impressive mandolin and vocal skills. Jasper’s musical mastery is evident to any and all who have heard him play.
Award-winning guitarist Joy Louise accompanies this dynamic duo, featured as a ‘monster’ of a musician in the Bluegrass Breakdown. Multi-instrumentalist Owen Ragland’s supreme fiddling lifts the band’s sound to new heights, and bassist Scott Conroy masterfully holds down the low notes while keeping everyone smiling. Performing both original songs and the traditional bluegrass music they all love, Blue Birds on a Wire brings a fresh sound to the California bluegrass scene. You can catch them performing all around California and jamming at festivals.