As bluegrass continues to grow and bend as a genre, The Pickpockets are at the forefront, pushing the unique roots of their sound and jams into new territories. The five-piece string band from Salt Lake City recently released their debut album "Beyond The Hills” - a culmination of their best original work to date (joining an original EP from 2022 and a cover EP from 2023), and are currently embarking on a self-managed tour throughout the Mountain West. The band's expansive repertoire and ever-growing sound draws inspiration from all around the world; from reggae, to funk, to traditional and newgrass styles, they consistently are creating new grooves and genres. Read a feature from The Fretboard Journal on  “Beyond The Hills” here: Album Preview: The Pickpockets' 'Beyond the Hills'

Here’s a great clip from NYE 2022, wrapping up their killer opening set ahead of the Kitchen Dwellers headlining party. Check out this Soundcloud link for the full set!

The Pickpockets have played sold out shows with notable bands like The Kitchen Dwellers, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, The Fretliners, Mountain Grass Unit, High Country Hustle, and many more. Besides playing all around Salt Lake (The Depot, The State Room, The Commonwealth Room, Metro Music Hall, Kilby Court, The Gateway), The Pickpockets have played at festivals such as the Brundage Summer Music Series, 4 Peaks Music Festival, Ogden Music Festival, and many others.  By combining traditional instruments and classical chops with futuristic style and heartfelt songwriting, The Pickpockets are breathing new life into a timeless genre, Bluegrass.