Instant Grits

Hidden among the Kansas Flint Hills lies the charming little town of Cottonwood Falls. Musicians gather here weekly from all over the state to play music together. It was this and other musical gatherings that brought the members of Instant Grits together. Derrick Doty is the owner and operator of the Council Grove Barber Shop in Council Grove, KS. The only barber in Morris County to be exact. He host an Old Time/Bluegrass jam at the shop every last Tuesday of the month. This is where he met Casey Cagle, an Emporia resident and Barista at the time. They later met Kelsie and Ashlie Koehn, daughters of a Luthier in Burns, KS. Instant Grits came together suddenly for an impromptu barn dance at Camp Wood. They later joined again to play at The Fiddler's Dream music and dance camp in Kingston, OK. After their second performance, they knew they were on to something. Their high energy and choice playlist have made them a favorite at contra dances everywhere they've played.