Roo AOTD #48 Kitchen Dwellers

By Daniel Karasek | March 22, 2025

All aboard the hype train for Bonnaroo 2025! Only 82 days until we are all on the Farm again, can you believe it? It’s coming up fast and we can’t wait to be dancing with all of you at Bonnaroo! Today’s Artist of the Day is the one and only Kitchen Dwellers. Learn more about the artist below. Don’t forget to check out all of our artist spotlights! Thank you for reading these posts!

Artist Biography

Kitchen Dwellers, the Montana-based quartet, have been steadily growing their place in the bluegrass and Americana scene, all while pushing the boundaries of what we expect from those genres. Formed in Bozeman, Montana, the band—comprising Max Davies (guitar and vocals), Joe Funk (bass), Torrin Daniels (mandolin), and Sam Parks (banjo)—has crafted a distinctive sound that blends the roots of bluegrass with the free-spirited exploration of rock and psychedelia.

Their music is far from confined to traditional bluegrass. While their instrumentation pays homage to the genre’s deep roots, the Kitchen Dwellers infuse their work with elements of jam-band improvisation and progressive rock, creating a sound that feels both timeless and forward-thinking. With a growing catalog of albums, including Ghost In The Bottle (2017), Muir Maid (2019), and Live from the Wilma (2021), their 2022 release, Wise River, marked a major moment in their evolution. The album earned critical acclaim for its seamless fusion of storytelling and musical experimentation, a testament to their ability to blend genres while staying true to their core.

Kitchen Dwellers are no strangers to the stage, having performed at iconic venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre and shared the stage at major festivals like Telluride Bluegrass and WinterWonderGrass. Their live shows are a dynamic experience—improvisational, heartfelt, and always an invitation for the audience to join them on a musical journey that straddles genres and eras. As their following continues to grow, the Kitchen Dwellers have solidified their place at the forefront of a new era in Americana and bluegrass.

For this band, the journey is just beginning. Their sound, and their live performances, are shaping the future of what it means to be a bluegrass band in the modern age—and they’re doing it with a unique sense of originality and a fearless willingness to experiment.