Established in a basement in Bethesda, Maryland, back in 1971, The Seldom Scene has gone on to become one of the most popular progressive bluegrass bands around. Known for their strong musicianship, playful humor, and versatility, their style includes bluegrass versions of country music, rock, and pop. And in taking on the music of iconic artists like Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt, The Seldom Scene perform a sort of subtle magic: transforming the most stripped-bare songs into harmony-rich and elaborately arranged compositions, while wholly sustaining the charmed simplicity of each piece.