upcoming tour dates
there’s another train a waitin' [our nonprofit]
[Want to see more of us while we're in the area? Our alter ego, the Bluegrass Ambassadors, offers educational programming and workshops in a variety of formats for audiences of any age, musicianship, language, and (almost any) location. This unique educational programming blends global folk music traditions with cultural awareness and understanding. Our nonprofit works to educate and inspire through the cultural exchange of the universal language of music. Learn more here and get in touch here.]
a new path through music
[the band at 20]
With two decades proudly under their belts, the Prowlers' sight remains fixed on the future. Ever constant in the group's electric performances is their ability to showcase their passion for music and people. All four members possessing a knack for storytelling, compelling songwriting and intricate instrumentation, each offers the utmost artistic prowess, building on one another's magic night after night.
Rooted in tradition yet unafraid to venture into new musical territory, the Prowlers occupy a space that defies easy categorization; one that is consistently fresh, relevant, and captivating. To date, the band has toured 30 countries across five continents, collaborating with the U.S. State Department and through their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors. These global experiences have not only shaped their worldview but also reinforced their mission: to build bridges between cultures through music. For the Henhouse Prowlers, the work extends far beyond the stage—they are deeply committed to using their art in the service of a more connected and compassionate world.
Jon Goldfine
Bass
Jon's drive and love shows through his commitment to the business at the bands' inception and his powerful voice and songwriting. Before the Prowlers, Jon's bass playing was all over the spectrum of rock and world music. He's kind, measured and loves dogs more than pretty much anyone you've ever met.
Chris Dollar
Guitar
Chris comes from the heart of Bill Monroe country (Central Indiana) and it shows immediately on stage through his fierce guitar picking and ridiculous vocal chops. He cut his teeth with the excellent New Old Cavalry and Flatland Harmony Experiment and has become a foundational presence in the Prowlers. In his spare time, Chris works on both cars and guitars alike.
Jake Howard
Mandolin
Originally from the Akron, OH region, Jake picked up the mandolin at 15 and never put it down. His early years consisted of performing with friends & family and the Prowlers actually had a discussion with him early on about trying out for the band. Serendipity intervened and Jake was accepted into the world famous Berklee College of Music where he honed his skills, landing on stage with the Prowlers in 2020 with an undeniable presence & unmatched musicality. Jake’s propensity for teaching & video editing have helped the band level-up considerably.
Ben Wright
Banjo
Ben is a founding member of the Prowlers, having started his bluegrass journey in Chicago after seeing a banjo in the window of the Old Town School of Folk Music in mid-October of 1999. That $200 impulse buy turned itself slowly into a career spanning thousands of notes, friends and miles. When not playing the banjo, Ben not-so-quietly obsesses over shipwrecks and Nintendo.
listen to the brand new album: ‘unravel’
Listen to Bluegrass Ambassadors Sessions, Vol. 1
listen to Lead and Iron (2023)
CONTACT The Prowlers
Management / Annah Garrett
anne.sieglinde@gmail.com / 630.880.4770
Booking (US and EU) / The Kurland Agency
agents@thekurlandagency.com / 617.254.0007
The Band
contact@henhouseprowlers.com