Naomi (18) and Nathaniel Smith (15) have been playing Bluegrass together just under 2 years. They are just two siblings in a family of 10, where their 4 younger siblings are blossoming Bluegrass players themselves. Naomi has been playing guitar for 5 years, but within the past 2 1/2 years, have fallen in love with Bluegrass and adapted her style to fit the genre. After being enthralled with Bluegrass at the same time, Nathaniel was determined to pick up the banjo. He has been playing for 2 years. Together, Blue Rapids has played multiple sets at Stone-city General Store & Pub, the Cedar Rapids Farmers Market and Independence Art Fest, along with many open mikes and jam sessions at Bluegrass Festivals. They are frequently joined by younger siblings, Lydia (12) on fiddle, Levi (10) on mandolin and Liam (8) on mandolin.
