The High Street Drifters
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**High Street Drifters** are a **bluegrass quartet from Victoria and South Australia, Australia**, known for blending **traditional bluegrass energy with an unmistakably Australian voice**. Led by mandolinist **Justin Vilchez** and guitarist **Daniel Watkins**, with fiddle, banjo and bass completing the lineup, the band delivers **rich vocal harmonies, break‑neck instrumentals and heartfelt songwriting** — all rooted in classic bluegrass tradition while also reflecting their love for the Australian bush and storytelling. They released their **self‑titled debut EP in 2024**, featuring the single *Back to the Hills*, which earned a **2025 CMAA Golden Guitar nomination for Bluegrass Recording of the Year** and helped establish them as a major presence on the national festival circuit. Since then they’ve performed at major folk and roots events across Australia and continue to push the boundaries of bluegrass with fresh material and dynamic live shows.
Music style
Bluegrass, Country, Folk
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