Missy Raines & The New Hip

Franklin, Tenn. — Artisan Guitars is hosting a follow-up CD release party for Missy Raines & The New Hip’s latest effort, “Inside Out” on Sunday, April 5th. The Concert takes place from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Artisan Guitars is located at The Factory, 230 Franklin Rd Suite 11-GG in Franklin, Tenn.

A beloved figure in bluegrass and a pioneering force in acoustic music, Missy Raines’ adventurous musical spirit has always been her compass. Launching her career with experimental bluegrass outfit Cloud Valley, Raines next toured the country with Eddie and Martha Adcock. Soon she was lending her bass skills to the Masters (Adcock, Kenny Baker, Josh Graves and Jesse McReynolds). Raines joined Claire Lynch’s popular Front Porch Band, and developed a successful duo with band mate Jim Hurst. Their CDs and live performances pushed the envelope on how much music two people with acoustic instruments could make. A stint with the Brother Boys opened Raines’ eyes to the value of spontaneity and immediacy in her musical approach. Missy Raines is now stepping out to make a longtime dream come true; creating a fusing of bluegrass virtuosity, jazz-tinged groove and a song-driven sensibility with a hot band.

Pairing with Ethan Ballinger, a player making waves in the mandolin world at the ripe old age of 21; Michael Witcher, resonator guitarist who has played with the likes of Tony Rice, Peter Rowan, and many others; and Dillon Hodges, winner of the Flatpicking Championship at the 36th ANnual Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas at 17.