Sierra Hull (left, above) sings while playing the Mandolin. Justin Moses (above)
joins Hull to perform a duet. The two were also joined with bass player Ethan Jodziewicz.
They played a variety of bluegrass instruments throughout the evening. 
The Lion's Roar / Kelli Meynard

Singer and mandolinist Sierra Hull became the first bluegrass musician to receive the Presidential Scholarship to Berklee College of Music. She signed with Rounder Records at age 13 and has recently released her newest album for the first time in five years. Her new album is called “Weighted Mind” and can be purchased on iTunes as well as listened to on Spotify.

On Thursday, Mar. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Sierra Hull performed live at the Columbia Theatre. Despite the storming rain and flooding, fans still showed and found her music to be quite a treat with all the rain.

“I thought it was surprisingly soothing,” said Alex Sherrod. “It was really nice with the weather being so horrible outside. It was nice to come inside and get treated to such a peaceful environment. The music gave me goose bumps. The way they played the mandolin duo together, it was wonderful. I really enjoyed it.”

Sierra was accompanied by bass player Ethan Jodziewicz and Justin Moses who played a variety of bluegrass instruments.

“Her lyrics are fresh, original and really poignant,” said Columbia Theatre executive director Roy Blackwood. “Her quality of playing is not only very good, but she has a unique style, and I think it is very fresh and exciting. I knew the first time I heard them, I wanted to bring them here.”

Hull is best known for her mandolin playing. She is a composer as well as a lyricist. 

“I thought the performance was fabulous,” said Blackwood. “I thought all three of the musicians were absolutely excellent. The bass player, Ethan, has a very nice fresh style, not just old, tired type of rhythms; he has his own kind of style. The Dobro player was absolutely amazing. All three of them were really good musicians.”

People seemed to really enjoy the equally distributed talent among the three musicians. Most people were glad that they ventured out downtown to see Hull’s performance.

“It was awesome,” said Gabby Acosta. “We are so glad we came. The music was great. All the musicians were great.”

For those who do not usually listen to bluegrass, they found it intriguing and diverse.

“It was interesting to see the different types of instruments played,” said Rob Van Vrancken. “I haven’t seen this type of music too much, but it was interesting to see.”

Hull is currently on tour with Jodziewicz and Moses, making stops in Texas, Tennessee, Colorado and more. For information on when her next show is search sierrahull.com. To learn about upcoming shows at the Columbia Theatre’s next show is, search their website at columbiatheatre.org.