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Pearl Street

Magoo

Sat, Oct 17, 2026at 8:00 PM
33 Pearl Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Price not available
Featuring: Magoo

Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado, known for intricate arrangements, close three-part harmonies, and expansive improvisation. Their energetic live performances combine the tradition of bluegrass with adventurous songwriting and instrumental exploration.

The band’s debut album, *What a Life*, was released in February 2026. The record features a guest appearance by bluegrass legend Sam Bush on fiddle and harmony vocals and was mastered by two-time Grammy Award winner David Glasser at Airshow Mastering. Magoo’s recent accomplishments include winning the UllrGrass Band Competition and Clash of the Strings, placing second in the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition, and selling out a headline performance at Denver’s Bluebird Theater.

When: October 17, 2026

Showtimes: Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; the show begins at 8:00 p.m. and is scheduled through 11:00 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available

Ages: All ages

Presented by: All Good Presents

Lineup: Dylan Flynn plays dobro and brings soulful depth to the group; Erik Hill plays guitar and supplies its rhythmic drive; Courtlyn Bills plays mandolin and contributes fiery solos and inventive arrangements; and Denton Turner plays bass, grounding the music with groove, timing, and subtle dynamics.

Venue: Pearl Street Warehouse

Address: 33 Pearl Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Music: Magoo’s festival appearances have included Winter WonderGrass, Grand Lake Folk Festival, RapidGrass, and Huck Finn Jubilee. Their sound balances heartfelt songwriting and soaring instrumental work while honoring bluegrass roots and embracing the genre’s modern evolution.

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