Ross Nickerson "Let's Kick Some Ass" (Bones Records)

Ross Nickerson, the Banjo Teacher has released a brand new CD “Let’s Kick Some Ass” on the Bones Records imprint. The CD features a mix of well known cover tunes along with some unique original material that “any fan of bluegrass music will enjoy.”

As the CD’s title implies… and a quick listen confirms, if you like your bluegrass music loud and in your face, Nickerson’s “Let’s Kick Some Ass” appears to deliver on all fronts.

Nickerson enlisted the help of Scott Vestal to engineer the project. “Let’s Kick Some Ass” was recorded and mixed in Nashville during two different Sessions. Nickerson is surrounded by members of the award-winning band, Blue Highway on the new project which includes: Rob Ickes on dobro, Tim Stafford, guitar and vocal, Shawn Lane mandolin and fiddle and Wayne Taylor holding down the bass line and contributing on vocals.

“Let’s Kick Some Ass” Audio Samples

Ross Nickerson’s web site features audio clips for all the tracks on “Let’s Kick Some Ass” and you can find more information about purchasing the CD or a digital download of the album.

“Let’s Kick Some Ass” Track Listing

1. RoundHouse
2. Cluck Old Hen
3. Kentucky Mandolin
4. Dixie Hoedown
5. Old Dangerfield
6. Little Maggie
7. Don’t This Road Look Rough and Rocky
8. Bluegrass Breakdown
9. Lady Be Good
10. Jerusalem Ridge
11. Feeling Low
12. Wheel Hoss
13. You Can’t Stop Me From Dreaming
14. John Henry

About Ross Nickerson

Ross Nickerson has been a professional banjo player for several years and in 2001 started up BanjoTeacher.com. The web site offers “banjo instruction books, cds, dvds, tablature, streaming video and other lessons to learn proper 5-string banjo technique” along with “hand picked banjo supplies and unique accessories.” BanjoTeacher.com features a members only site that costs only $19.95 a year and includes: over 100 free tab files. more than 50 Ask the Banjo Teacher columns, instruction articles, tips on using Nickerson’s book, Banjo Encyclopedia, Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z and more.