The HillBenders are an acclaimed bluegrass band known for their innovative fusion of traditional bluegrass sounds with modern musical influences. Formed in 2008 in Springfield, Missouri, the band quickly gained recognition for their energetic performances and unique musical arrangements. They gained widespread attention with their ambitious project "Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry," an adaptation of The Who's iconic rock opera reimagined through a bluegrass lens. With a lineup featuring talented musicians on guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, and bass, The HillBenders have continued to delight audiences with their genre-bending style and dynamic stage presence.