Hank, Pattie & the Current

Hard-hitting bluegrass pickers who moonlight as symphonic classical musicians, Hank, Pattie, and the Current have forged their unique sound by approaching their string band much as they would a string quartet.

The four-piece group based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and led by Bluegrass visionaries Hank Smith (banjo) and Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw’s (fiddle), with their innovative twist on traditional bluegrass music being a soulful brew flavoured with classical, Motown, jazz, and pop.  

In the world of traditional music, it’s common for musicians to try and hide their backgrounds in classical or jazz genres for fear of seeming “inauthentic”.  With a wealth of knowledge and passion, Hank, Pattie, and the Current refreshingly embrace their myriad of musical influences to create a unique sound, true to themselves.

Their overall musicianship, vocal harmonies, impassioned delivery and innovative arrangements captivate all generations of music lovers.