THE GRASSY KNOLL BOYS FACT SHEET
www.grassyknollboys.com
“Of the new
bands in the burgeoning Central Texas
bluegrass scene,
Grassy Knoll Boys appear to be
the most musically accomplished.
— Jim Caligiuri, The Austin Chronicle
| Hometown: |
Austin, Texas |
| Musical Idioms: |
Americana, bluegrass |
| Latest Album: |
Buckeyed Rabbit (June 2004,
Genuine Recording)
Produced by Billy Horton
Engineered by Billy Horton
Recorded in Austin at Fort Horton Studios
Cover art and design by David Hamburger |
| Emphasis Tracks: |
"Crow Jane," "Chickens" |
| The Players: |
Will Walden — Vocals,
acoustic guitar
David Hamburger — Vocals, Dobro
Alex Rueb — Vocals, mandolin
Brent Warnock — Banjo
Vance Hazen — Bass |
| Record Label: |
Genuine Recording, 512-557-9373;
www.genuinerecordingaustintexas.com |
| Of Note: |
A virtuoso five-piece band
that wants to be known for expanding bluegrass beyond the
traditional material,applying excellent mandolin and Dobro
instrumentation and tight harmonies to contemporary tunes such as Beck's "Sing It" and
Nick Drake's "Free Ride" as well
as writing and performing originals |
| Points of
Interest: |
* Recently returned from Nashville
recording session with producer Bil VornDik
* Performances every Tuesday in January and February at
Jovita's in Austin
* Also regularly touring major markets in Texas
* Showcase February 12 at 2006 Folk Alliance Conference
* Early March tour scheduled for the Northeastern U.S. |
| Booking agent: |
Nancy Fly, Nancy Fly Agency,
512.288.2023; nfly@nflyagency.com |
| Media
Contact: |
Jill McGuckin, McGuckin Entertainment
PR, 512.478.0578; jill@mcguckinpr.com |
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Artist Information:
Bio
Fact Sheet
Press Releases:
January 26, 2006
January 23, 2006
Listen: "Chickens"
Visit Artist Website
Promotional Material:
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