Today, Strings of Green stands as one of bluegrass music’s most exciting young acts, proving that authentic family harmony—both musical and personal—creates something truly special.
Based in Beckley, West Virginia, Strings of Green made history in January 2026 as winners of the SPBGMA International Band Championship in Nashville, Tennessee. What makes this achievement particularly remarkable is that two of the band’s members were preteens at the time, showcasing a level of musicianship and maturity that has captivated audiences across the country.
Brandon Green leads the family on banjo, dobro, and guitar. A two-time National Bluegrass Banjo Champion (2014, 2024), Brandon brings over 20 years of musical expertise to every performance. His accolades include winning the first annual Southeast Banjo Championship across three instruments, placing third in the 2025 International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship, and earning multiple West Virginia Vandalia Gathering banjo titles. Beyond performing, Brandon spent over a decade as faculty at East Tennessee State University, where he taught in the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies program. He has toured with acclaimed acts including the Abrams Brothers, the Darrell Webb Band, and Jonathan Buckner & Chosen Road.
Josiah Green, 18, serves as the rhythmic backbone of the band on percussion and guitar. A talented composer, Josiah writes original music that adds a fresh voice to the band’s traditional bluegrass foundation. Though he played drums for most of the band’s early years, he recently transitioned to bluegrass rhythm guitar, quickly mastering the style just in time for their championship run.
Ezekiel Green, 12, commands the mandolin with skill far beyond his years. Already a 2025 West Virginia Vandalia Gathering mandolin champion, Ezekiel earned second place at the 2025 Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention Youth Mandolin Contest and first place at the inaugural Southeast Banjo Championships mandolin division.
Ezra Green, 11, holds down the low end on upright bass. A second-place winner in the youth division of the first annual Southeast Banjo Championship, Ezra made the switch from uke-bass to upright bass specifically to prepare for the SPBGMA competition, building up his calluses and his chops in the months leading up to their historic win.
Two more young Greens are already learning their craft: Malachi, 8, on guitar and dobro, and Moriah, 6, on fiddle. The future of Strings of Green continues to grow.