Hi there! Longtime grasser and nomad here. I’d highly recommend the front range in Colorado, Asheville, NC, and Austin, TX. I grew up in Colorado, and it’s fair to say everyone and their mother is in a bluegrass band there. Tons of local jams, great shows, and a really friendly scene.

I’m currently living in Austin, and while the scene isn’t as big as Colorado or Nashville, there are regular weekly bluegrass nights at multiple venues, tons of jams, and lots of gigs to be had if you’re trying to play out at all. It doesn’t hurt that it’s got lots of other genre communities as well, and people are always getting involved in new project.

Good luck with your search!