Aug 14
Spotlight: The Steeldrivers
The SteeldriversNashville, Tennessee, that’s one tough town. Just ask any of the touring pros who’ve ever played a show there. Nashville folks tend to be a little bit spoiled when it comes to live music because they’re surrounded by some of the best in the world and they sometimes take it for granted. There are over one hundred and twenty live music venues scattered around the area, and those are just the ones that advertise! So when a new band has them lining up for a chance to squeeze into a packed club, those in the know start to take notice.
Now that the secret is out, its time for the rest of us to step up and get in line. The SteelDrivers are one of the freshest, most original new bands to emerge from the bluegrass melting pot in a long time. The music is old and new at the same time. It sounds familiar, invoking the time honored traditions that gave birth to this great musical form, simplicity, harmony, drive and power but with new melodies, new words, and a new commitment to keeping it real. Make no mistake: this is not newgrass - its new bluegrass, it’s five exciting musicians with over 100 combined years on the job coming together to form the SteelDrivers; and it looks like the future is in good hands.
On Tour
- Aug 16: Stop 345, 345 Madison, Memphis, TN
- Aug 17 & 18: Neumeier’s Rib Room & Beer Garden, Fort Smith, AR, 10:00 p.m.
- Sept. 14 & 15: Hillside Bluegrass Festival, Cochran, GA
- Sept. 29: Spicer’s Lake, South Lebanon, OH 7:00 p.m.
- Oct 4: Station Inn, Nashville, TN 9:30 p.m.
The Steeldrivers are currently working on their debut CD that should be released in early 2008.
Richard Bailey - Banjo
Grammy nominated banjo player, Richard Bailey has recorded with such diverse artists as Al Green and George Jones. Featured in the book “Masters of the 5-String Banjo”, Richard has performed with Bill Monroe, Roland White, Vassar Clements, Loretta Lynn, Chet Akins, Larry Cordle, Laurie Lewis, Dale Ann Bradley and countless others. He has also recordedwith Kenny Rogers, Michael Martin Murphy, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette and Ronnie Milsap and has played at Carnegie Hall and on Austin City Limits.
Mike Fleming - Bass/Vocals
Mike Fleming lays down the firm foundation and sings the baritone harmony to round out the SteelDriver’s sound. A versatile veteran, Mike has recorded with Holly Dunn, Joy Lynn White and with groundbreaking singer/songwriter David Olney. In addition to traveling the world during stints with Dunn and Kevin Welch, Mike has appeared on Austin City Limits, Nashville Now, Crook and Chase, and too many Grand Ole Opry shows and festivals to count!
Mike Henderson - Mandolin/Vocals
Mike Henderson is a veteran songwriter and award winning musician on the Nashville scene. He has recorded with such artist as Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler, Albert King, Hank Williams, jr., Johnny Lang, Peter Rowan, Guy Clark, John Hiatt, Sting, Delbert McClinton, Bob Seger, Bo Diddley, Faith Hill, Lucinda Williams, Nitty Gritty Dirt band and many others. Mike’s songs have been recorded by a number of acts including the Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers, Daryl Worley, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Solomon Burke, Marty Stuart, Gary Allan and Randy Travis.
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Tammy Rogers - Fiddle/Vocals
Tammy Rogers has a life spent in music. Growing up in a family bluegrass band that also included banjo great Scott Vestal, Tammy brings a lifetime of instrumental and vocal experience to the SteelDrivers. No stranger to the studio, she has recorded with many top artists, among them: Neil Diamond, Wynonna, Rodney Crowell, Radney Foster, Bill Anderson, Iris Dement, Randy Scruggs, Patty Loveless, Buddy & Julie Miller, Jim Lauderdale and others. Tammy has toured the world with Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Patty Loveless, Maria McKee and the Dead Reckoners. Her songs have been recorded by Terri Clarke and Frances Black.
Chris Stapleton - Guitar/Vocals
Chris Stapleton is a rising star on the Nashville scene. The Paintsville, Kentucky native whose powerful “sandpaper to silk” voice helps give the SteelDrivers their distinctive sound has recorded with Daryl Worley, Gary Allan, Lee Ann Womack, Trent Wilmon, James Otto and others. As a songwriter, his compositions have been covered by many popular artists including Tim McGraw, Brooks and Dunn, Julie Roberts, Daryl Worley, Trent Wilmon, Gary Allan, Patty Loveless, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Lee Ann Womack, Montgomery Gentry, and the Lonesome River Band. In addition, Chris recently scored a number one single, “Your Man” by Josh Turner.
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