Big Richard
All-women Colorado string quartet with conservatory chops and a bar-band mouth, playing ripping instrumentals, dark humor and songs that don't flinch.
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About Big Richard
Big Richard is an all-women string band from Colorado, formed by players drawn from the state's bluegrass and acoustic scene. The lineup pairs fiddle, mandolin, cello and upright bass, a configuration that lets the group move between traditional bluegrass arrangements, original material and covers pulled from well outside the string-band canon.
Their live sets lean on instrumental interplay and close vocal harmony, with the cello often carrying a role that a banjo or guitar would take in a more conventional bluegrass group. Between songs the band trades in blunt, deadpan humour, and the contrast between the technical playing and the loose stage manner has become a defining part of how they are received.
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Questions about Big Richard
What festivals is Big Richard playing in 2027?
Big Richard is booked at 1 festival we cover: Under the Big Sky 2027.
Is Big Richard on tour?
Yes. Big Richard has 2 shows listed, from Bozeman, MT on Feb 5, 2027 to Missoula, MT on Feb 6, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Big Richard playing Under the Big Sky 2027?
Yes, Big Richard is on the Under the Big Sky 2027 lineup, July 16–18, 2027 at Whitefish, MT.
Where is Big Richard from?
Big Richard is from Denver, CO.
What kind of music does Big Richard play?
Big Richard plays string band and newgrass.
What festivals has Big Richard played before?
Big Richard has played Raleigh Wide Open 2026.