Upstream Rebellion at Flat Iron

Upstream Rebellion was born in the hills of Western North Carolina, where front porch jams and festival fields raised us. We’re a group of friends and musicians who found each other through a shared love of bluegrass — not just as a genre, but as a way of life.
 
From late-night college pickin’ sessions to backroad barn gigs, our music has always been tied to community, storytelling, and the raw energy of live performance.
What We Play For
We play to keep something alive — the grit, joy, and soul of traditional bluegrass — while making space for the new. Our music honors the old-time roots but pushes upstream with modern drive and youthful fire....

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Upstream Rebellion was born in the hills of Western North Carolina, where front porch jams and festival fields raised us. We’re a group of friends and musicians who found each other through a shared love of bluegrass — not just as a genre, but as a way of life.
 
From late-night college pickin’ sessions to backroad barn gigs, our music has always been tied to community, storytelling, and the raw energy of live performance.
What We Play For
We play to keep something alive — the grit, joy, and soul of traditional bluegrass — while making space for the new. Our music honors the old-time roots but pushes upstream with modern drive and youthful fire.
 
Whether it’s a festival crowd or a small-town street corner, we aim to bring people together through honest songs, foot-stompin’ rhythms, and a little rebellion in every note.
Where We're Headed
We’re just getting started. Upstream Rebellion is working on original songs, booking more shows, and sharing our music with new folks every chance we get.
No matter where we play, our goal stays the same: make good music, have fun doing it, and bring people together.
 

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