Banjoist Jason Davis completes debut recording

Grasstowne members Alan Bibey, Phil Leadbetter and Steve Gulley are among the featured musicians. "I've had the opportunity to play with many great banjo players in my career, but Jason Davis takes a backseat to no-one. His timing, tone, taste and drive is what all banjo players hope to achieve, but not many ever do. He is definitely one of the new stars on the rise, and his new Pinecastle solo CD will certainly help establish his spot among great banjo players," said Leadbetter.

The disc incorporates originals of Davis. "One of the big reasons for wanting to do a solo record was to bring something a little different from the norm to traditional banjo records. It was a great chance to record some of my original tunes and songs I enjoy playing, with musicians I look up to."

Having toured with Michelle Nixon & Drive, Kenny and Amanda Smith and BlueRidge, Davis takes the reigns of banjo player for Grasstowne whilst they embark on their current tour.

When Davis was nine years old, his cousin introduced him to his first tastes of bluegrass. "He (Jason's cousin) was always playing a bluegrass tape of some sort. After awhile, he took me to a bluegrass festival, and I was hooked. I got my first banjo when I was 10 and have been playing ever since."

"It was a blast getting the chance to do it, and I'm so thankful for this opportunity," said Davis, 19.