Hayseed Dixie

The Profile

An American band formed around 2000, Hayseed Dixie is known for bluegrass-style arrangements of hard rock songs and occasional original material.

Described in reviews as an American quartet using mandolins, acoustic guitars, banjo and violin to perform bluegrass adaptations of hard rock classics. Debuted with an AC/DC tribute (circa 2001), issued a Kiss-themed album by 2004, and released an album of originals titled No Covers in 2008. Reviewers note technical virtuosity and a novelty/entertainment character.

Hayseed Dixie is an American quartet noted for performing bluegrass versions of hard rock songs. Reviews describe skilled, fast bluegrass playing applied to AC/DC, Kiss and other rock staples. Their work is viewed as an entertaining, virtuoso novelty rather than a major artistic advance.