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2011 Agri-Country Bluegrass Festival
Main Stage Band Lineup |
HillBenders
Today's Bluegrass
Band-Telluride
Bluegrass Winners
www.hillbenders.com
As one of hottest new bluegrass bands today, The HillBenders are making waves. April 16 marks the date for release of their first full-length recording "Down To My Last Dollar," produced by Jeremy Chapman. This highly-anticipated 13-track release showcases 11 original songs, and features Jeremy Garrett of the Infamous Stringdusters on fiddle. The dynamic string quintet rivets audiences of all ages with catchy, original music built on rich harmonies, intricate arrangements, and skilled instrumental parts. Coupled with some of the best "unknown" voices in the business, The HillBenders are riding a fast track to success.
Character and originality set The HillBenders on their own stage. Each member of the band transcends a form of infectious energy to the crowd. This unique approach captures audiences and delivers a steady stream of unwavering-energy. They bring a toe-tapping, knee-slapping good time wherever they go. Expect an energetic, unpredictable, and radiant performance.
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Digger Davis
and Tombstone
www.diggerdavisandtombstone.com
Digger Davis and Tombstone is a traditional bluegrass family band that formed in August of 2004. Digger Davis has played professionally for nineteen years and is a former State of Texas Banjo Champion. In August 2004 Digger and wife Jeannie, along with their now 19 year old son Jonathon and 16 year old daughter Jamie formed “Digger Davis and Tombstone.” 19 year old Jonathon Davis who is the band’s guitar player has placed third in the “Texas State Flat-Picking Championship” twice, as well as winning other various guitar contests. Digger Davis and Tombstone are now touring the US and Canada fulltime.
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The Hey Boyz
www.heyboyz.com
Gut bucket, guitars and bluegrass. The Hey Boyz, an Arizona—based, Cowboy, bluegrass band, blending and merging lyrics of the old west with country music.
One cannot discussThe Hey Boyz, without first discussing the makeup of the band: all of them are seasoned players, ranging in age from 23 to 65. They have been together for over seven years, and have eight European tours under their collective belt. Their instruments are a five string banjo, a mandolin, a lead, a rhythm guitar and a wash-tub bass. Finally, we come to Tom McCormick. Tom began playing drums as a teen, and played professionally on the concert circuit across the U.S. In the late Sixties he settled into Arizona; there he performed regularly as a vocalist and percussionist on stage and in the studio with a variety of performers.
The Hey Boyz are very accomplished musicians and singers -- as well as prolific award winning writers. They have fired up audiences from Arizona to Switzerland with their high-energy shows. The band offers its unique brand of wild, fun, high-energy, western bluegrass music, and humor. They are one of the best wood-burnin’ string bands to come out of the Arizona territory, blending Old-West lyrics and acoustic, bluegrass instruments, and three-part harmonies. Their all-original show will leave you with a smile your face and a warm place in your heart!
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The Headline
Bluegrass Band
An award winning, traditional bluegrass band based out of Phoenix, AZ. Their awards include first place in Flagstaff, Arizona’s 2008 “Pickin’ in the Pines” band competition, and the banjo player, Tyler Walls, is Colorado’s reigning 2009 “Rocky Grass Banjo Champaion. While a relatively new band, they pride themselves in high quality musicianship and professionalism. Their draw continues to grow. The Headline Bluegrass Band performed at the 2010 Agri-Country Bluegrass Festival and the requests to have them return this year has been remarkable. We welcome this young band back to our stage and know you’ll be equally impressed as was last year’s audience.
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Tangled Strings
Bluegrass Band
Founded in 2005, Phoenix Arizona based Tangled Strings Bluegrass Band evolved out of a friendship between members and a mutual love for traditional string-band music. Their music is a mix of hard driving bluegrass, three part harmonies unique arrangements and some original songs. Drawing from traditional influences like Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, and Stanley Brothers, they are also inspired by more progressive bluegrass bands similar to Seldom Scene and Steep Canyon Rangers. With an ever-growing schedule, Tangled Strings is winning over new fans from traditional bluegrass to younger fans new to the genre.
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