Authentic Unlimited
Bluegrass five-piece built from three Quicksilver alumni when Doyle Lawson retired, gospel-leaning harmony carried by the picking pedigree they brought.
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About Authentic Unlimited
Authentic Unlimited formed in 2021 around musicians who had played in Doyle Lawson's Quicksilver, among them Jerry Cole, Stephen Burwell and Eli Johnston, with mandolinist Jesse Brock alongside them. The records lean heavily on sacred material, with four-part vocal arrangements sung tight enough to work without instruments behind them. The instrumental side keeps to the Quicksilver template: clean mandolin and banjo breaks, fiddle used for shading rather than showmanship. The group has also recorded Christmas material.
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Questions about Authentic Unlimited
What kind of music does Authentic Unlimited play?
Authentic Unlimited plays bluegrass.
What festivals has Authentic Unlimited played before?
Authentic Unlimited has played Blue Highway Fest 2026.
Who is in Authentic Unlimited?
Authentic Unlimited is Jesse Brock (mandolin), Stephen Burwell (fiddle), Jerry Cole (bass), Eli Johnston (banjo) and John Meador (guitar).
When did Authentic Unlimited form?
Authentic Unlimited formed in 2021.
What was Authentic Unlimited's first album?
Authentic Unlimited's first album was Gospel Sessions, Vol. 1 (2022). The latest is The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 (2024).