The Get Down Boys have been a staple in the Southern California Bluegrass scene over the past six years. They have performed all over the country including appearances at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Joe Val Festival, OGDEN, Grass Valley Bluegrass, The Grammy's P&E Events honoring T-Bone Burnett & Neil Young, The Hollywood Bowls Summer Sounds Series, The Porchlight Sessions Nashville Premier at the Franklin Theatre with Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers, FOX's Good Day LA, performances with Ed Helms, John C Reilly, John Mayer, Willie Watson, and has provided music for Comedy Central's Brickleberry.
With a recent major lineup change the band is fresh and ready for a new approach. The boys have just released an EP of original material and personal favorites with a new spin the band is known for. The group currently consists of Israel Parker on dobro, Mark Cassidy of The Hillbenders(Compass Records), Evan Winsor on bass, and Scott Gates on guitar. The boys are excited to be making music together and ready to make a mark on the national bluegrass scene.