Mar 18

Sierra Hull can’t keep “Secrets”

By Travis Tackett Filed under: CD Release Tagged with:
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Burlington, MA — The bluegrass world - and critics - are buzzing about “Secrets,” the forthcoming national debut album from 16-year old mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull. Due May 6 on Rounder Records, “Secrets” is an astonishingly mature album that balances hard-driving bluegrass with introspective ballads and features a who’s who of bluegrass all-stars including Ron Block, Dan Tyminski, Barry Bales, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Tony Rice, Jim VanCleve, Rob Ickes, Chris Jones, Jason Moore, and 17-year-old banjo whiz Cory Walker (who is in Sierra’s band, Highway 111).

“Sierra Hull is without doubt my favorite mandolin player! Her approach to building solos and working in all situations, both on vocal numbers and instrumentals, is SO far beyond her years that I constantly stand amazed. It’s always good to hear fresh young players with a hunger to pick and create good music, and I am convinced that Sierra Hull is going to be a player and singer that we’ll all be listening to and trying to emulate for years and years. If you’re a mandolin player and haven’t listened to Sierra, you are in for a TREAT. Get your mando out and prepare to rip off as many licks as you can figure out. I know I am! She’s a true inspiration and an even better person!!! I’m so glad I can call her my friend and you’re going to LOVE this recording.” Adam Steffey

Sierra Hull on the Road:

  • Apr. 19 — The Feeding Seed with Ron Block - Fletcher, NC
  • Apr 25-27 — Merlefest - Wilksboro, NC
  • May 14 — The Station Inn (CD Release Party) - Nashville, TN
  • May 17 — Silver Dollar City - Branson, MO
  • May 30 — Graves Mountain of Music, Syria, VA

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