With a 7-piece lineup, Debutants’ sound packs a punch. It’s a newgrass band with a string section they like to call the “three-headed dragon”. Formed by longtime friends Lynn Nicholson and Jon Swain, Debutants have evolved into a formidable band with eclectic influences ranging from traditional folk, bluegrass, and Irish music, to classic and indie rock, rockabilly, jam bands, and anything else they feel like playing. Dancing between songs and styles of old and new, this fun-loving collective dazzles with impressive musicianship, earnest songwriting, and dynamic live performances.