Ethan Setiawan

Originally from Goshen, Indiana, Ethan Setiawan tried out numerous instruments before finding his way to the mandolin, making a name for himself when he won both the National Mandolin Championship and the Rockygrass Mandolin Championship. Years later, Setiawan has become a leading voice of the mandolin, his path wending its way through traditional bluegrass, to Bach partitas, and free jazz. He performs regularly with his progressive bluegrass band Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground, and Scottish fusion duo Hildaland. In addition to his solo projects, Setiawan is an in demand side man and band member, and can be seen playing with various acts in the Northeast and further abroad. Throughout his work, Setiawan technical proficiency is rivaled only by his restraint, leaving room for the music to thrive.