Higher Grounds Bluegrass has established itself as New Mexico's premier Bluegrass band. Founded by "Duke" Weddington (Banjo, Guitar, Vocals) in 1998, 2018 marked their 20th anniversary as a musical ensemble which they celebrated with the release of their 7th album HGB20, which was nominated for 6 2019 New Mexico Music Awards. Band members include Dave Devlin (mandolin, dobro), Fred Bolton (guitar, vocals), Pat Mahoney (fiddle, vocals), Laura Leach-Devlin (bass, vocals).