Darrell Webb

Bluegrass musician, songwriter, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Rhonda Vincent announced today that Darrell Webb will join her award winning ensemble, The Rage, assuming the position vacated by Josh Williams, who left the band in September of 2007. Webb will be joined by veteran Rage members Hunter Berry (fiddle), Mickey Harris (bass), and Kenny Ingram (banjo), who have each made key contributions to Vincent’s recordings and live performances over the past six years.

Born and raised in West Virginia, Webb is a multi-instrumentalist and steeped in a rich family heritage of bluegrass music, much like Vincent herself, who began performing at age five with her family’s band The Sally Mountain Show. Webb’s professional career started at age 19, when he filled the mandolin position for the Lonesome River Band following the departure of Dan Tyminski to joined Alison Krauss and Union Station. At the age of 21, he joined bluegrass veteran, J. D. Crowe. This is his first full-time job as a guitarist, having previously distinguished himself as a mandolinist and vocalist. “Darrell Webb is a bluegrass marksman,” Vincent explains enthusiastically, “bringing precision and entertainment to a new generation of The Rage. He plays every instrument, is a consummate performer, and had an instant camaraderie with the rest of the guys. - which is important, because we’re together a lot: over 250 days per year!”

The addition of Webb is a crucial development for the Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, as they brace for what promises to be their busiest year ever. January 8th sees the release of her new album Good Thing Going on Rounder Records, which features five new Vincent originals and a host of special guests, including bluegrass legend Jesse McReynolds and acclaimed vocalist Russell Moore. The Rage resume touring following their holiday break beginning January 4, 2008 in Jekyll Island, GA followed by January 5 and 6 in Portland, OR. February 11 through 19 finds Vincent departing on her sold out annual bluegrass cruise, which she hosts.

Rhonda Vincent and The Rage are sponsored by Martha White; the longest continuous running sponsor of The Grand Ole Opry.

-From Rounder