Hayseed Dixie

The Profile

Hayseed Dixie are an American group formed in 2000 known for high-energy bluegrass renditions of classic rock and metal songs—a style they dub “rockgrass.” Their debut, A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC (2001), kicked off a prolific run that includes tributes to Kiss and a full album of originals, No Covers (2008).

American rockgrass/bluegrass band; formed in 2000; renowned for bluegrass covers of rock/metal acts such as AC/DC, Kiss, Queen, and Motörhead; active internationally; albums include A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC (2001), Kiss My Grass (2003), Let There Be Rockgrass (2004), No Covers (2008).

An American bluegrass quartet known for turbocharged covers of hard-rock staples, Hayseed Dixie get the DeBaser treatment via Let There Be Rockgrass (2004). The review salutes their virtuosity and gleeful irreverence while noting the derivative, novelty angle. Expect AC/DC, Queen, Motörhead, and Aerosmith filtered through banjo and mandolin, plus a couple of originals.