New bluegrass band, Grasstowne, forms
Gulley was with Mountain Heart and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, while Phil Ledbetter was with Wildfire and J. D. Crow & The New South. Bibey has played with Blue Ridge and IIIrd Tyme Out.
According to a press release, "all felt the need for a fresh start musically and believe this new collaboration will provide just the right creative outlet they all have wanted for a long time."
The band will bring years of experience to the stage and the studio, performing a traditional-based sound with original material. This will be a five-piece unit including Dobro, guitar, mandolin, banjo and upright bass. The new band name and remaining members names will be announced shortly.
They have already begun booking for 2007 and will be ready to hit the road immediately after the holidays.
More news for Phil Leadbetter
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- 02/13/10: Leadbetter leaves Grasstowne
CD reviews for Phil Leadbetter
Phil Leadbetter is one of the best resophonic guitar players in bluegrass and country music. He's played with Grandpa Jones, Vern Gosdin, JD Crowe, Wildfire, Grasstowne and, most recently, Dale Ann Bradley. He was the 2005 IBMA Dobro Player of the Year. Sidelined for over two years by cancer, and now fighting a second battle with its return, he managed to record a CD between bouts of illness that was a dream project for him: recording with a list of some of the best in bluegrass and country. ...
Wildfire is one of bluegrass' hottest new bands and their resophonic guitar picker is recognized as one of the best in the business. While this CD is Phil Leadbetter's solo effort he's joined by some of his bandmates (Darrell Webb and Robert Hale) as well as some of the most recognizable names in bluegrass (Leftwich, Gulley, Raybon, Bowman and Duncan to name just some of them).
The instrumental side of this CD is as good as you'll hear anywhere including old favorites like "Remington Ride" and ...
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