Henhouse Prowlers

Henhouse Prowlers at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts (10/26/23) - photo © Bill Warren The greater Detroit area had two very good bluegrass shows in the past week. The first was this past Saturday at the Kentuckians of Michigan. They

The Henhouse Prowlers are an unpretentious bunch, one wholly devoted to the bluegrass basics, but also determined to deliver it with their own sense of passion and purpose. Formed just over 16 years ago, they've pursued their musical mantra courtesy

Chicago's Henhouse Prowlers have another example of their urban bluegrass style this week on a new single from Dark Shadow Recording. Though they've been active for 17 years as a band, working an absurd number of dates, the Prowlers have really

Dark Shadow Recording has a new single for Chicago's Henhouse Prowlers, the third from their upcoming debut project with the label. It's a new song, written by Prowlers bassist Jon Goldfine with Rick Lang. An old time country two-step, Subscription To

Chicago's Henhouse Prowlers are back with another single and music video, Lead and Iron, the title track from their upcoming Dark Shadow Recording project, due in September. Despite the long-haired vibe, the Prowlers play in a traditional bluegrass style, tempered by

Chicago's Henhouse Prowlers has a live music video for their first single with Dark Shadow Recording, a hard core barn burner called My Little Flower. It's one written by Prowlers mandolinist Jake Howard, who sings the lead. My Little Flower calls

Dark Shadow Recording announced today that they have signed the Henhouse Prowlers to an exclusive recording contract. The Chicago-based band will begin work soon on a new project with the Nashville label. The Henhouse Prowlers have been active for 17 year

Like many touring musicians, Jake Howard, mandolinist with The Henhouse Prowlers, developed a presence on Patreon to try and recover some of the lost income when pandemic restrictions put an end to live music in 2020. And he was well

Ben and Cassie Wright (11/13/21) - Chelsea Paige Photography Ben Wright of Henhouse Prowlers and Cassie Brooks of Fox Crossing Stringband were married on November 13 in Beaufort, SC. The couple met at the Naperville Bluegrass Festival in 2014. Ben was attending

Modern bluegrass often tows a fine line. On the one hand, there's a need to respect the musical heritage and stay true to tradition. On the other, it's essential to secure contemporary credence and find ways to bring it to