Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is a seven-piece acoustic band from Oslo, Norway, that has captured hearts in both Norway and the U.S. with its unique blend of bluegrass and Nordic folk — a style often dubbed "Nordicana." Featuring fiddle, dobro, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and accordion alongside four-part vocal harmonies, the group delivers a fresh take on American roots music wrapped in a finely tuned folk sound. Fronted by Rebekka Nilsson — winner of the 2022 IBMA Momentum "Vocalist of the Year" award — Hayde combines original songs, classic tunes, and timeless covers into an energetic and soulful repertoire.

They defy any notion that bluegrass needs to be confined to Appalachia. With instrumental acumen and a determined, dynamic drive, the band have helped reinvent roots music in a new and imaginative way.

Band members:
- Rebekka Nilsson — vocals
- Ole Enggrav — guitar
- Moa Meinich — fiddle
- Charles Butler — banjo
- Emil Brattested — dobro, mandolin
- Sjur Marqvardsen — accordion
- David Buverud — upright bass

They were nominated for Band of the Year at the 2022 IBMA Momentum Awards, and Rebekka Nilsson won the Vocalist of the Year award.

One of the first songs they recorded was a take on the classic folk song "Wayfaring Stranger," which has racked up millions of plays on YouTube. It has surpassed twenty million plays so far, and their YouTube channel has over 65,000 subscribers.

Tickets: $30 advance, $35 door