Muddy Mountain West is a young bluegrass group based in Southern California. In May 2024, lead guitarist and vocalist Pierce Brunton started attending open mics in search of fellow musicians to start a bluegrass band. He quickly found guitar player turned banjoist Grant Chacon in Fullerton, CA. Within a month, Pierce attended the Long Beach Bluegrass Festival, and while playing in a field, mandolinist Maxwell Dotts approached Pierce and started jamming.
They quickly bonded over their similar taste, and their skill levels were complementary. Pierce quickly introduced Max and Grant, and they had a three-piece bluegrass band. Next, Max met bass player Trevor Mulvey at the Thursday Night Pickers Bluegrass Jam in Encinitas. From there, they started playing live shows all over Southern California, honing their skills, building a fan base, writing originals, and having the most fun. The original innovators of bluegrass and modern progressive grass acts inspire them. They hope their voices and life experiences shine through their original music.
They are excited to continue playing live shows and festivals and plan to release music on streaming platforms within a year. They hope to foster a new generation of bluegrass fans and artists in Southern California.