Back Woods Road – Maine Bluegrass Band

Bringing traditional bluegrass and high-energy live music to festivals, concerts and events throughout Maine and New England.

Back Woods Road is a Maine bluegrass band bringing together traditional bluegrass sounds with our own unique style and energy. Founded in 2011, the band is known for its high-energy performances, tight vocal harmonies, instrumental solos, and hard-driving sound. Featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, dobro, mandolin, and bass, Back Woods Road brings audiences an exciting live music experience.

From classic bluegrass traditions to today’s newest styles, Back Woods Road plays it all. The band features Rich Bernier (dobro, guitar, vocals); Jane Bernier (guitar, mandolin, vocals); John Krainis (banjo, vocals); Mike Conant (fiddle, vocals); Corey Bonnevie (guitar, mandolin, vocals); and Dimitri Eleftherakis (bass, vocals).

Back Woods Road appeals to audiences of all ages and has entertained thousands of music fans over the years at festivals, concerts, and events throughout Maine and New England. Past appearances include the Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival, Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival, the Brunswick Arts Festival, the Pemi Bluegrass Festival, the Whites Beach Bluegrass Festival, the East Benton Fiddlers Convention, the Fairfield Concert in the Parks series, Sunday River Resort, and many others.

Book Back Woods Road for Your Next Event

Looking for live bluegrass music in Maine? Back Woods Road brings lively bluegrass entertainment to festivals, concerts, community gatherings and special events throughout Maine and New England.

We’d love to hear about your upcoming event. Contact Back Woods Road to discuss availability and booking information.