Mipso @ Bluebird Theater

Mipso put on a wonderful show at Bluebird Theater on February 3, 2024 in Denver, CO. With support from Kade Hoffman, warming up the stage leaving the crowd wanting more.

Kade Hoffman

From the plains of Colorado, Kade Hoffman brings a new voice to the contemporary Western lifestyle. His songs are rich in both tradition and the youthful adventure that is growing up on the range. A reflection of tremendous heart and energy, he writes with wisdom and wonder, tackling the dark and bright sides of rural life.

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Mipso

Mipso, a North Carolina quartet, started in Chapel Hill. Known for combining a traditional string band format with close harmony and a variety of modern influences. The band is made up of Wood Robinson (Bass, Vocals), Jacob Sharp (Mandolin, Vocals), Joseph Terrell (Guitar, Vocals) and Libby Rodenbough (Fiddle, Vocals).

Over the years the group has claimed various origins of the word “Mipso.” In 2013 guitarist Joseph Terrell stated that the members “just came up with it”. In 2013, bassist Wood Robinson claimed that the name referred to a now defunct Japanese appliance manufacturer. This crediting Jacob Sharp’s thesis research into post-war Japan with unearthing a reference to the company. Sharp confirmed this version of the story in an interview with Bluegrass Today. In a September 2015 interview with Raleigh’s News & Observer, however, Terrell revealed a new origin story, claiming to want to dispel previous rumors. “There’s a phrase in Japan,” he explains, “it means something familiar, but there’s something a little bit off. And it roughly translates…to ‘a little pee in the miso’. And so we put a little P in the miso: Mipso.”

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