Blending bluegrass tradition with contemporary folk, You, Me, Everybody have become one of New Zealand’s most distinctive acoustic acts. Built around rich three part harmonies and the interplay of guitar, banjo, mandolin/fiddle and double bass, the band’s sound is rooted in the spirit of bluegrass while constantly stretching its boundaries. Described as “an implosion of talent and musical ideas, under the banner of bluegrass”, each member is constantly looking to make space for the others, while also taking their moment to shine.
The band features brothers Laurence Frangos-Rhodes (guitar, vocals) and Sam Frangos-Rhodes (mandolin, fiddle, vocals) alongside Kim Bonnington (guitar, vocals), Nat Torkington (banjo) and Rob Henderson (double bass). Together, they have built a reputation for intricate and dynamic instrumentation, soaring three part harmony, and a fresh New Zealand perspective on bluegrass and acoustic string-band music.