Tonewood String Band

Debut Album Heart Of The Pretender Now Available

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Check out our new album on Spotify, Apple Music, or your favorite streaming platform.

A New Tradition in Colorado Bluegrass

Tonewood sounds utterly unique, without ever straying from that high lonesome sound. They embrace bluegrass tradition with soaring vocal harmonies, blistering instrumental fireworks, and ear-catching melodies. But they seamlessly blend in Middle Eastern melodies, Cajun rhythms, and impressive group improvisations, giving a voice to each band member’s unique musical influences. 

Based in Denver, CO, the band consists of George Sepmeier (fiddle, mandolin), Evan Shely (guitar), Elijah Donovan (banjo), Matt Thomas (upright bass), and Steve Lisi (cajon). Tonewood String Band released their debut full-length album, Heart of the Pretender, in November of 2025.

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