SILAS HERMAN

With a passion for music deeply rooted in his upbringing, Silas Herman has honed his skills to captivate audiences with his soulful melodies and heartfelt performances.

From intimate venues to large stages, such as the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, his musical journey has taken him far and wide, earning him recognition for his unique sound and virtuosic playing.

Inspired by the beauty of his hometown in Nederland, Colorado, Silas infuses his music with elements of new acoustic, folk, bluegrass, psychedelic, and Americana, creating a sound that is uniquely his own.

Silas has appeared on stage alongside notable artists and bands such as Del McCoury, Sam Bush, Billy Strings, The Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, Elephant Revival, The Kitchen Dwellers, and The Lil Smokies, to name a few.

From intimate acoustic sets to highly energetic shows, Silas continues to enchant audiences with his musical prowess and unwavering passion for song.

PRESS

“Herman can pick with the best of ’em, and he displays a level of intention that lends a narrative nature to his leads.”

~ JamBase

“Silas has the chops to take bluegrass to places it’s never been before. His songwriting is emerging as if an endless well was just tapped, and his talented band is poised to run with this until they take over the world!”

~Festy GoNuts

“Silas Herman & The Tone Unit will have you ‘running back for more’! This band is crushing it – their chemistry feels like they’ve been playing together for years, not months.”

~Festy GoNuts

SHORT FORM BIO

Silas Herman is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Nederland, Colorado, with a lifetime immersed in the music scene. After sharing the stage with bluegrass icons like Del McCoury, Sam Bush, and Billy Strings, and a run filling in with the Kitchen Dwellers, Silas now fronts his own project: Silas Herman & The Tone Unit, a progressive bluegrass band built on original songs, high-energy jams and virtuosic playing. Catch him on tour and experience the next chapter of a lifelong musical journey.