Forest Thurman & Breakline

Formed in 2025 under the Arizona sun, Forest Thurman & Breakline have rapidly become one of the Southwest’s most exciting new bluegrass bands. Led by guitarist, vocalist, and Arizona State Flatpicking Champion Forest Thurman, the five‑piece group blends traditional bluegrass with a hard‑driving modern edge. The lineup—Forest Thurman (guitar, vocals), Luke Stecklein (banjo, vocals), Danielle Bettencourt (fiddle, vocals), Brian King (mandolin, vocals), and Joelle Tambe‑Ebot (bass)—features award‑winning instrumentalists whose natural chemistry and dynamic live shows have earned them multiple first‑place honors and growing recognition as a standout regional act.