Seattle · Acoustic · Bluegrass

We Play
Bluegrass

High-energy bluegrass music including traditional, contemporary and originals. We even throw in a few Dead tunes and rock classics, and more!

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Sunny Hill Pickers live performance

The Sunny Hill Pickers are a local acoustic bluegrass band from Seattle. Known for hosting energetic and impromptu live shows with occassional special guests, they've become a Ballard neighborhood fixture — especially at craft breweries during the summer.

Their sets move through tight traditional bluegrass, originals, and the occasional rock & roll detour — driven by three-part harmony and improv pickin' and the motto "Great Beer, Great Music, Good Times!" Performing often as a 5-piece and sometimes as a trio to fit the space and audience.

The pickers

Meet the band

01
Steve Timko
Banjo · Mandolin
Dobro · Vocals
02
Ben Gilmer
Upright Bass
Vocals
03
Hugh Broughton
Guitar
Vocals
04
Dave Stewart
Mandolin
Vocals
05
Dave Flum
Fiddle
06
Zach Smith
Mandolin

The Music

Here's some original music!

Alameda Line
Not Through Loving You
Tombstone Man

Catch us Live Near You

Full calendar ↗
SAT9/19
Stoup Brewing Oktoberfest, 1:00-4:30pm
1108 NW 52nd St · Ballard, Seattle
1 – 4:30 PM
WEDWeekly
8564 Greenwood Ave N · Greenwood, Seattle · Outdoor patio
6 – 9 PM
ALLSummer
Open Jams
We love to jam, let's set a date and play bluegrass, folk, and originals.
Join in

Available for Bookings

We love to play private parties and events! We can cater the setlist to your taste and perform as a duo or five-pice band, or anywhere in between. Reach out and let us know what works for you. For additional info and booking contact:

booking@sunnyhillpickers.com