Homegrown Minnesota bluegrass and gospel that will make you smile, stir your spirit and touch your soul. Sarah Mae and ‘the boys’ blend “relative” harmonies with a toe-tapping mix of original songs and traditional bluegrass and gospel music. The family band entertains audiences of all musical tastes and ages — mixing skillful instrumentation with engaging harmonies and a kindred spirit that is reflected in meaningful (and fun) songs about faith, hope … and life.
With roots in Minnesota, the family’s music draws on familiar themes and imagery – about homesteaders who cleared timber and turned the soil; and small town, main street rural Americans who built a nation through hard work, perseverance, and determination.
The band shares stories and songs about the importance of family, overcoming hardship, the relevance of faith, and reasons for hope in a troubled world. Sarah Mae and ‘the boys’ have performed throughout Minnesota and the Midwest at festivals, fairs, churches, and private events.
You can hear their music, or add them to your favorite playlists, on Spotify or YouTube.
The family has been making music together around campfires and Christmas trees since the kids came along and has been performing formally since 2013. The band has produced two recordings, releasing their debut CD, It’s Time, in 2014 followed by Standing on the Rock in 2018. In a review of their debut disc, legendary Minnesota instrument maker and musician Lloyd LaPlant said, “They knocked it out of the Park. I like every song.” And in a review John Chabot, from Minnesota Bluegrass magazine added, “It’s Time, features an exceptional playlist of mostly original bluegrass, folk and gospel songs.”
You can also find the band’s music on iTunes, Amazon and other digital music outlets. Or … listen right here! We have several audio clips and videos here on our web site we hope you’ll enjoy.
Contact us at SMBB.band@gmail.com or message us on Facebook and we’ll send a disc your way — or let us know if you’d like us to play for your church, festival or community event. We’ll share the gift of music and stir your heart, mind — and soul.