11:26 am Jonesborough Bluegrass Series opens new season February 25
The Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series will officially kick off its second season of bluegrass concerts when it brings banjo legend J.D. Crowe to the Jonesborough Visitors Center on Saturday, Feb. 25. Joining J.D. Crowe will be his band, the New South, singer/songwriter Brandon Rickman and South Carolina-based Cane Creek Bluegrass Band.
Banjoist J.D. Crowe and his band, the New South, are among the most influential bluegrass bands of the past three decades with a visionary sound that suggests both a rich past and a wide-open future.
Crowe has put together the strongest New South lineup since the days of Ricky Skaggs and Tony Rice. Guitarist and vocalist Rickey Wasson brings a full, rich vocal sound to the band, along with his abilities as an MC and front man. On mandolin, tenor and high-lead vocals is Dwight McCall, whose remarkable singing was featured on “Come On Down to My World.” Matt DeSpain joined the group in 2010 playing resonator guitar as well as contributing to the sound vocally. Also new in 2010 was the addition of Kyle Perkins on upright bass.
Singer-songwriter Brandon Rickman has created a definite buzz over the past several years in the bluegrass and country community with his distinctive vocals and songwriting talents. He currently tours as lead singer with the famed Lonesome River Band and performs solo dates as well.
South Carolina-based Cane Creek Bluegrass Band is comprised of five talented musicians, who sing and play both classic bluegrass covers and original material from several of its members, achieving a haunting sound many bands would aspire to emulate while also presenting driving music that gets feet tapping.
The Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series is excited to be partnering this year with The Lyric Frizell Foundation, raising money for children’s cancer research. In addition, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice are the new ambassadors of the Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series. Junior and his band will be making an appearance during the 2012 season and will also help spread the word about the concert series at their other shows across the country.
The Historic Jonesborough Bluegrass Series will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Jonesborough Visitors Center located at 117 Boone St., Jonesborough. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ETSU students with ID and children 12 and under, and may be purchased at the door the night of the show, online at www.jonesboroughtn.org or by calling (866) 401-4223.
Connect
Comments