After nearly 4 years on the road with The Gibson Brothers, Rick Hayes, the groups mandolin player has left the group. According to Hayes’ web site, Rick will be putting in “some extra time making his mandolins and guitars for now. Everyone involved is comfortable with the decision.”

Rick Hayes “Fly By Night”
Cincinnati, OH, – Rick Hayes, mandolinist for The Gibson Brothers, has released his first solo CD “Fly By Night.” Clips from the CD’s 13 tracks can be found on Rick’s website at www.RickeyHayes.com, as well as information on how to purchase a copy.
In addition to playing mandolin, guitar and bass on [...]

Rick Hayes. Photo by Ken DeLong
Cincinnati, OH. — Rick Hayes, mandolinist for The Gibson Brothers, is in his studio putting the finishing touches to his first solo CD “Fly By Night,” with an expected May release.
Rick plays mandolin, guitar and bass on the project and invited Ron Stewart (The Dan Tyminski Band) on banjo, Jim [...]

Clay Hess
Rising Sun, IN, Nov. 17 - Clay Hess and Rick Hayes have been asked to conduct a series of three workshops to discuss bluegrass guitar and mandolin and how they fit together within a band. The evening will conclude with a concert by the duo.The event is to be held at the Rising [...]