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CRITIC’S PICK: The Punch Brothers
Recommended by Hal Horowitz as part of Creative Loafing’s May 2026 Critic’s Picks
Sat., May 30
The Punch Brothers
The Eastern
It has never been easy pigeonholing The Punch Brothers’ music, which is exactly the way frontman/founder Chris Thile wants it. “Progressive bluegrass” is an easy way to categorize this eclectic band, but that only begins to tickle their mix of jazz, roots, pop and even avant-garde influences. Musically, and philosophically this outfit can outplay and outthink almost all if its competitors, and mandolin master/ex-Nickel Creek co-founder Thile, for four years the host of NPRs Live from Here radio show, is a wonderful frontman. He keeps the music focused even in its most oblique, genre-pushing moments. — Hal Horowitz
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