Bluegrass

Brandon Rickman

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Brandon Rickman

WVUD chatted with Brandon Rickman, singer-songwriter in the group Lonesome River Band. With a long history of working with award winning artists, Rickman himself is an award-winning songwriter for blue grass music for his individual works on his solo album Young Man Old Soul.

Listen to the Interview
Brandon Rickman, recorded live July 25th, 2017
31:22
58 MB

About the Band
The Lonesome River Band has been together since 1982 and is celebrating their newest album release, Mayhayley’s Home. Brandon Rickman is currently with the band for the second time, joining group leader and award-winning banjo artist Sammy Shelor. The Lonesome River Band prides itself on the revolutionary work with Blue Grass and Acoustic music.

The Music

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Lonesome River Band

  • Artist / Track / Album / Year
  • Brandon Rickman / I Bought Her a Dog / Young Man Old Soul / 2011
  • Lonesome River Band / Lonesome Bone / Mayhayley’s House / 2017
  • Lonesome River Band / Mayhayley’s House / Mayhayley’s House / 2017
  • Lonesome River Band / Wrong Road Again / Mayhayley’s House / 2017

Credits
Richard Gordon: Producer, Audio Engineer, Host
Allison Delaney: Production Assistant, Web Page Author, Audio Editor
Ryan Thornton: Web Page Editor, Audio Editor
Nicole Parr: Web Page Editor

The HillBenders Sure Play A Mean Pinball: A Bluegrass Opry

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Tommy: A Bluegrass OpryThis week on The Music Room, we chatted with Nolan Lawrence, member of  The HillBenders, about their current Bluegrass Opry worldwide tour of The Who’s Tommy. The HillBenders, along with music producer Louis Jay Meyers, created the Bluegrass Opry as a tribute to The Who’s original composition to the rock opera. Meyers, wanting to create the Opry for several years, chose to work with The HillBenders due their success in bridging the gap between the general public and bluegrass listeners.

The HillBenders identify as a bluegrass group with acoustic rock tones. By combining sounds from their California and Missouri backgrounds, the group brings a new perspective to The Who’s original work. The HillBenders have been on tour for the Bluegrass Opry for the last 18 months, and will be playing at Baby Grand in downtown Wilmington on Sunday, March 26 at 7pm.

The Interview

Nolan Lawrence of The HillBenders hosted by Mandorichard. Recorded live on March 21, 2017.
21:05
40.5 MB

About Our Guest

The HillBenders are a bluegrass rock band that have played together for the last nine years. The group consists of five members: Nolan Lawrence (Mandolin), Gary Rea (Bass),  Jim Rea (Guitar), Mark Cassidy (Banjo), and Chad ‘Gravyboat’ Graves (Dobro). The HillBenders have recorded three albums with Compass Records: Down To My Last Dollar (2010), Can You Hear Me? (2012), and Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry (2015). Currently, the group tours worldwide, performing hits from Tommy as well as their original music.

The Music

Artist Song Album Year
The HillBenders Radio Can You Hear Me? 2012
The HillBenders Pinball Wizard Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry 2015

Learn More

Credits:
Mandorichard: Producer, host, recording engineer, audio editor
Sam O’Donnell: Web page author and editor

Jim Hurst: Three is Better Than One

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Jim Hurst Trio Album JHT-1This week, for the second time on The Music Room, we chatted with Jim Hurst, regarding his unique bluegrass style. Hurst’s uncommon picking style for guitar brings a fresh sound to the traditional world of bluegrass music. He embodies both country and bluegrass styles, all while exploring notes outside of these genres to create more intricate music. Hurst enjoys playing intimate concerts, which allows his listeners to fully immerse themselves into the stories he tells with his sound.

Currently, plays with Erik Alvar and Nate Lee in the Jim Hurst Trio. Hurst believes that working with a small group of musicians acts as a palate cleanser, when compared to performing with a full band. The trio released their first album, JHT-1 in September 2016. The Jim Hurst Trio will be performing live at the Unitarian Universalist Hall in Newark, on Friday, March 24, at 8pm.

The Interview

Jim Hurst hosted by Mandorichard. Recorded live on March 14, 2017
27:40
51.3 MB

About Our Guest

Jim Hurst’s bluegrass style comes from influences by Tony Rice, Clarence White, and Jerry Reed. Originally playing with the Claire Lynch and her Front Porch String Band in 1995, Hurst left the group in 2010 to pursue his solo career. Since then, he has recorded six studio albums, ranging from solos, duos, and trios. His newest album, JHT-1, features music from the Jim Hurst Trio, made up of Hurst, Erik Alvar, and Nate Lee.

The Music

Artist Song Album Year
Jim Hurst Trio  Why Do You Treat Him Like You Do  JHT-1 2016
Jim Hurst Through The Garden Intrepid 2012
Jim Hurst & Roberto Dalla Vecchia Alone and Forsaken Atlantic Crossing  2015

Learn More

Credits:
Mandorichard: Producer, host, recording engineer, audio editor
Sam O’Donnell: Web page author and editor