Never Come Down

Based in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, Never Come Down are rising stars of the bluegrass and Americana scene. Known for building community through educational workshops and supporting locally owned venues, this tight-knit group of friends has cultivated a loyal and passionate fanbase.

Blending rich vocal harmonies with masterful instrumentation and songwriting that resonates deeply, the band has crafted a sound that has earned them recognition as one of the most exciting emerging acts in contemporary acoustic music. After releasing their self-titled debut record, Never Come Down won first place at the RockyGrass Band Competition. Shortly after the release of their sophomore record in 2021, they wowed audiences at FreshGrass, again taking home first place.

Their streak of accolades continued with the Wintergrass Spark Band of the Year award (2022) and a nomination for IBMA Momentum Band of the Year (2022), leading into the release of their full-length album, Greener Pastures, in 2024. Never Come Down has honed their stage presence through national and international tours since 2018, performing at notable festivals such as Iceland Airwaves and Hardly Strictly, playing historic venues like The Freight and Salvage, and supporting celebrated acts including Old Crow Medicine Show, The Infamous Stringdusters, and The Travelin’ McCourys.

Whether delivering high-energy traditional numbers or tender, reflective originals, Never Come Down brings unmatched energy, musicianship, and heart to every stage.

Now booking concerts and festivals in the US and Canada

“Never Come Down manages to take their music to a higher plain —they draw out the emotion and mine it for all it’s worth”

- Lee Zimmerman, Bluegrass today

“The sound of their individual voices/instruments merge seamlessly into one, and I find myself listening to the emotion, not the picking.”

-Chris Pandolfi , The Infamous Stringdusters

"The Portland music scene got a huge shot in the arm with the advent of Never Come Down. Top-notch players combined with great original songwriting make for an always-fantastic show whenever they play. They're also deeply involved in the musical community - sweethearts building a scene!"

- Philip Graham, Ear Trumpet Labs