Sierra Hull

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Bethany Brook Showalter and Spencer Showalter

Sierra Hull in the spotlight

Sierra Hull

From Bill Monroe’s blastoff in the 1940s all the way to the turn of the century, bluegrass music ran on an overabundance of testosterone. Fast forward to now: The form is almost entirely owned by women instrumentalists, from banjoist Rhiannon Giddens to guitarist Molly Tuttle. Add the vision and might of mandolinist Sierra Hull to that list. Hull is as good a songwriter as a mandolin player (and could give Monroe a run for his money on the latter). Her latest record, A Tip Toe High Wire, showcases songs she tested on the road before heading into the studio. That ought to ensure a purity in performance on this night.