Greg Garrison

As an acoustic and electric bass player, Greg Garrison has made an impact in the bluegrass, Americana and jazz worlds through his work with artists such as Mighty Poplar, Chris Thile, Punch Brothers, Leftover Salmon, Don Byron, Bryan Sutton, Dave Douglas, Jerry Douglas, Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell, Sam Bush and Del McCoury. In addition, he has recorded three albums as a leader- to songs in 2025, 2011’s Low Lonesome and the 2020 release Sycamore. He was a founding member of the acclaimed Punch Brothers, with whom he recorded two albums and garnered two Grammy nominations. Greg has also been a member of the bluegrass-rock band Leftover Salmon since 2000, recording seven albums and headlining at high profile venues and festivals throughout North America like Red Rocks, the Ryman Auditorium, Telluride Bluegrass, the Vancouver Folk Festival, and Bonnaroo. Garrison currently teaches bass, music theory, improvisation, music appreciation and the bluegrass ensemble at CU Denver. He is actively engaged as a mentor for his students, helping them to navigate the transition into the professional world of music. He holds a DMA in Jazz Studies from the University of Colorado, a MM in Bass Performance from the University of Northern Colorado, and a BM from the University of Illinois.