Frog Face is a five-piece band based in San Rafael, California, that plays Bluegrass and American roots music. The band’s repertoire consists of traditional tunes, reimaginings of obscure gems, and original compositions. Each member brings years of musical experience from bands and songwriting: Joe Ridout on lead guitar and vocals; Aaron Balano on dobro; Nate Alavi on mandolin and vocals; Greg Dunn on bass; and Kat Quigley on rhythm guitar and vocals.
Frog Face strives for a full-textured sound, balancing heartfelt ballads and high-energy numbers. Their style of playing and originals are influenced by bluegrass, old-time, country, rock, folk, and singer-songwriter music. They alternate between three lead singers and two- and three-part harmony stacks. They aim to bring each song to life–allowing it to be what it wants to be–while bringing their own unique take. Between Joe’s fiery flatpicking, Aaron’s delightful dobro, Nate’s melodic mandolin, Greg’s booming bass, and Kat’s righteous rhythm, Frog Face keeps each set dynamic, unorthodox, and full of rustic color. They channel the vibes of a Saturday night jam while serving up soulful sets that keep the energy flowing!