Composed by : Brent Pierce

“Brent’s Brakedown” is a fast, hard-driving bluegrass instrumental rooted in the Appalachian breakdown tradition. Built for speed and precision, the tune barrels forward with classic mountain energy while giving each instrument space to speak, blending old time grit with modern fire.

Brent Pierce anchors the track on banjo and mandolin, steering the melody with crisp rolls, sharp rhythmic accents, and a fearless sense of drive. Cody Kilby brings authority and finesse on guitar, delivering clean, powerful lead lines and rock solid rhythm that lock the band in high gear. On bass, Mark Fain provides the heartbeat deep, steady, and relentless grounding the tune with veteran precision.

On fiddle, Miles Quale drives the tune with sharp Appalachian lines that lift the melody and push the breakdown forward. A founding member of the progressive acoustic string band Crying Uncle, his high lonesome tone and rhythmic bite add urgency and a modern edge to “Brent’s Brakedown,” giving the track its final spark.

Fast, fearless, and built to burn, “Brent’s Brakedown” is a celebration of the bluegrass breakdown—played with respect for tradition and the energy of the present.