Legends Join Again for Bluegrass Album Band Renunion
Posted on | February 16, 2013 | No Comments
Bluegrass Album Band Reunited After 32 Years
The Bluegrass Album Band appeared together again at the 18th annual Bluegrass First Class Festival. This was truely history in the making. With countless hits between the bands members and multiple number 1 songs and albums these men are the founders of Bluegrass music as we know it. What an amazing performance this was.
Day One Draws to an End
Posted on | February 15, 2013 | No Comments
Rhonda Vincent & the Rage Close Out The Evening
Rhonda Vincent & the Rage brought an awesome show to close out the first night of Bluegrass First Class 2013. This day was exciting for BGFC as the local ABC News channel aired a segment on Bluegrass Music and the BGFC Festival. The crowds turned out in droves and the ballroom was packed all evening with standing room only. It seems hard to beat tonights performances but we are sure that the legendary performance by “The Bluegrass Album Band” on Saturday is sure to top the show. Remember that commemorative T-Shirts are available for sale in the Hotel Lobby if you are fortunate enough to be attending the show in person. Weather forcasts say it’s going to be a cold Saturday with snow flurries predicted, it’ll be a great day to stay in, stay warm, and enjoy the best of Bluegrass music.
Bluegrass First Class on WLOS Tonight
Posted on | February 15, 2013 | No Comments
Bluegrass First Class will be highlighted on the Asheville local ABC station WLOS tonight at 6,10 and 11 p.m., Friday Feb 15th. This is channel 13 on the hotel TV’s here at the Crown Plaza. If you are around the Western North Carolina viewing area please check out the segment where Rhonda Vincent and event promoter Milton Harkey will be interviewed.
The Album Band Commemorative T-Shirts Now Available
Posted on | February 15, 2013 | No Comments
Commemorative “Album Band” T-Shirts are available at the Hotel Lobby. Be sure to pick your up early as they are sure to go fast. There were less than 100 printed so be sure to grab this limited edition shirt.
Bluegrass First Class 2013
Posted on | November 24, 2012 | No Comments
Our next Bluegrass First Class event will be held Feb 15-17, 2013.
Bluegrass First Class 2013 Flyer and Press Releases
The Bluegrass Album Band to appear at Bluegrass First Class
Posted on | September 4, 2012 | No Comments
On Saturday, February 16, 2013 Bluegrass First Class will present a special reunion of one of the greatest bands in the history of bluegrass music: THE BLUEGRASS ALBUM BAND!
The Bluegrass Album Band was organized in 1980 by Tony Rice, with the idea of gathering some of the top artists of the day to record an album of authentic bluegrass. In addition to guitar virtuoso RICE, the original band consisted of banjo master J.D. CROWE (2003 IBMA Hall of Fame inductee), mandolinist and tenor vocalist extraordinaire DOYLE LAWSON (2012 IBMA Hall of Fame inductee), legendary fiddler BOBBY HICKS, and bass wizard TODD PHILLIPS. The resulting album was so well received that the group decided to make another, and then another. An eleven-day tour with shows in ten different states was organized by promoter Milton Harkey in 1983. The Bluegrass Album Band went on to make a total of six highly acclaimed, best selling albums. They performed on the very first IBMA Awards Show in 1990, and were named Instrumental Group of the Year.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of The Bluegrass Album Band’s historic 1983 tour. Their appearance at Bluegrass First Class will be the first time all five original members have taken the stage together since 1990. They will be joined for this performance by three-time IBMA Guitarist of the Year Josh Williams, on lead vocals. For those who missed their ’83 tour, this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see one of the greatest bands ever assembled – a bluegrass “Dream Team.” Rice, Crowe, Lawson, Hicks, and Phillips individually have amazed and inspired multiple generations of young musicians with their groundbreaking work in various top-flight bands. With The Bluegrass Album Band, they recreate the magic, power, and excitement of the classic bluegrass sounds that first inspired them to play. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Other performing artists at this year’s event include: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Lonesome River Band, The Grascals, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The James King Band, and many more!
Tickets go on sale October 15th at 10am. To order tickets click here.
Special thanks to Penny Parsons of Durham, NC, Press
Welcome to Bluegrass Music in Asheville, NC
Posted on | May 22, 2012 | No Comments
Nestled deep in the heart of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, NC is one of the most exciting small cities you’ll ever be privileged to visit. It is a trendy haven for musicians, artists and craftspeople from all over the world. This idyllic setting is also home to the Bluegrass First Class Festival. We invite you to come experience great bluegrass music and this wonderful community.
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