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Infamous Stringdusters focused on connecting with fans

Be among the first to hear new music from The Infamous Stringdusters when the bluegrass band stops at The Signal on April 2. / Aaron Farrington photo Be among the first to hear new music from The Infamous Stringdusters when the bluegrass band stops at The Signal on April 2. / Aaron Farrington photo

By Alan Sculley March 27, 2019 4 min read

Early in their 12-year career, the Infamous Stringdusters had a mission that was plenty ambitious.

“Originally, our goals were almost strictly musical, I think, being the best improvisational progressive bluegrass-based band we could be,” said Andy Hall, dobro player in the group.

If you go

› What: The Infamous Stringdusters› Where: The Signal, 1810 Chestnut St.› When: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2› Admission: $20 and $40› For more information: 423-498-4700

“As we’ve grown and matured, a higher goal has come to the forefront. And that is the idea of bringing joy (to people),” said Hall. “The idea of being the hottest pickers or that sort of thing, it’s still fun, but it’s become less important than the idea of connecting with fans and bringing joy to their lives.”

There’s no better example of that mission at work than “Rise Sun,” the new studio album the Infamous Stringdusters will release April 5.