Bluegrass in Japan

This makes my day: a band in Japan covering Yonder Mountain String Band, and doing a damned fine job of it. The girls in front aren't especially moved, although there is some crowd interaction.

This is a bizarre juxtaposition of cultures. Bluegrass is one of the most American music forms, and while Big Apple is aping that without apology, they naturally infuse the music with touches of Japanese culture. Before hitting the world stage, they might want to consider altering their name; New York isn't exactly known as a paragon of bluegrass. My suggestions are Kentucky Stench and Nashville Grease.