Boston-based Grain Thief has released a series of critically acclaimed albums and built a national fanbase off the strength of their live performances. Their latest album, House of the Dog, is a testament to perseverance, friendship, acoustic instruments, and a microphone. It is a record full of brand-new tunes you’re sure you’ve heard before and feels as comfortable as a favorite pair of jeans.

Patrick Mulroy (guitar, vocals), Zach Meyer (mandolin, vocals), Michael Harmon (bass, vocals), Tom Farrell (resonator guitar), and Alex Barstow (fiddle) have worn the chrome off their frets doing it the hard way. They’ve honed their skill as songwriters and musicians and deepened their bond as musical brothers, exploring the boundaries of Americana while showcasing the group’s core as a roots string band.