Armchair Boogie

Jamgrass, newgrass, funkgrass, whatever you want to call it— Armchair Boogie is rapidly

becoming one of the country’s hottest acts. With an unbounded sound, this Wisconsin-based

quartet is known for their powerful harmonies, timeless originals, and choice covers, along with

unforgettable live performances. Listed as a “Must-See Roots Artists at Bourbon & Beyond'' by

The Bluegrass Situation who wrote, “We recently caught this jammy Wisconsin outfit at Earl

Scruggs Music Festival, where they burnt down their late-night set.”

Armchair Boogie is Augie Dougherty on banjo with Ben Majeska on acoustic & electric guitars,

backed by tight, driving rhythms of Eli Frieders on electric bass and Denzel Connor on drums.

This unconventional lineup enhances their lightning-fast bluegrass, allowing them to freely

venture into the realms of funk or country. A band on the verge, Armchair Boogie is excited to

independently release their fourth studio recording, Hard Times & Deadlines, on March 15, 2024.

Composing these songs around the beginning of the pandemic, Majeska and Dougherty—who

sing lead on the respective songs they wrote—were experiencing the stresses of entering their

late 20s.

Majeska says, “Life comes with highs and lows, and Hard Times & Deadlines captures the fleet

of emotions that come with it. From broken hearts and fond memories. To broad horizons and

the inevitable end of this human journey.”

"Hard Times & Deadlines is a pretty literal explanation of what I felt life was turning into,”

Dougherty says. "The fluffy part of college and party life was beginning to fade away and it

seemed like it was time to put my head down and work." Once the tunes were drafted, they were

brought to the whole band for collaboration. "This is where the tune truly becomes a Boogie

song. Everyone adds their touch of creative input and we're able to polish it up collectively pretty

quickly,” explains Dougherty.