published by BMNN on Wed, 09/07/2016 - 00:22
Hiltons, VA -- Saturday, September 10th, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert of bluegrass music by Adam Steffey & the Boxcars. An east Tennessee native, Adam found a place in the Tennessee-Virginia border area’s thriving bluegrass scene in short order, serving early stints with the Lonesome River Band (Dan Tyminski was his replacement there) and then helping to found the near legendary group, Dusty Miller, along with Barry Bales and guitarist Tim Stafford. The three jumped to the big time together when Alison Krauss recruited them into Union Station; and for nearly seven years, Steffey lived the life of a high profile musician as the band earned Grammy awards and IBMA trophies, toured extensively, made national TV appearances, and recorded albums that reached far beyond the core bluegrass audience. Yet by 1998, the restless side of Steffey’s spirit made itself felt when he left the group and, after helping to lay plans for what later became Mountain Heart, joined the bluegrass gospel group The Isaccs – a setting in which he played a different role.
published by BMNN on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 00:27
Arden, NC -- With a storied career that includes multiple Grammy awards, and a record-setting eleven International Bluegrass Music Association Mandolin Performer of the Year Awards, East Tennessee native Adam Steffey brings you new versions of his best known songs from his time with Alison Krauss and Union Station, Mountain Heart and others on his upcoming album. Here to Stay traces his musical journey from Bluegrass sideman to one of today’s best known voices.
published by BMNN on Sun, 12/20/2015 - 23:02
Saturday, December 26th, 2016, at 7:30 p.m., the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert of old time music by the Grayson Highlands Band with special guest Adam Steffey. Admission to the concert is $10 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 11, under age 6 free.
published by BMNN on Wed, 12/24/2014 - 23:12
Saturday, December 28th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert of old time music by the Grayson Highlands Band with special guest Adam Steffey. The Grayson Highlands Band, from the Jefferson, North Carolina area, plays a variety of old time music, ranging from rousing fiddle tunes to traditional songs and ballads. They are regulars at the Christmas in July Festival, the Albert Hash Festival, the Rugby Fall Festival, the Greater Lansing Area Festival, and the Wayne Henderson Festival. They have also been the guest band on the Gary Poe Live radio show several times, and have won numerous awards at regional fiddlers’ conventions. Admission to the concert is $10 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 11, under age 6 free.
published by BMNN on Mon, 03/31/2014 - 00:27
Long before the Old Rock School became a popular stop for Bluegrass touring artists, hardcore fans of the genre knew the small town of Valdese, NC as the home of the legendary George Shuffler. Born on April 11, 1925, Shuffler is one of the most beloved and influential sidemen of Bluegrass’ first generation. His contributions to the bluegrass music include his “walking” style of playing the bass, and even more significant, his cross-picking style of guitar playing.
published by BMNN on Mon, 07/15/2013 - 00:25
Alan Jackson shares a concept held by many other artists -- he wants to release a bluegrass music album. This September, he will get his wish when he releases The Bluegrass Album. Schedule for a September 24 release date, Jackson invited bluegrass artists Adam Steffey, Sammy Shelor, Tim Crouch, Scott Coney, Rob Ickes and Tim Dishman to join him on this exciting project. Jackson claims he's always wanted to do a bluegrass album.
published by BMNN on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 00:23
Arden, NC --- An essential, authentic expression of American roots music, mandolin master Adam Steffey’s New Primitive (Organic Records 6/18/13) is a transformative blend of two unique folk identities. Inspired by his Bluegrass expertise, Steffey combines synchronized Old Time rhythms with refined musicianship to create a work that is ancient and edgy, basic and complex, simple and beautiful, primitive and new.
published by BMNN on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 00:41
Hiltons, VA -- Award winning bluegrass group Adam Steffey and The Boxcars will be performing at the historic Carter Family fold. Adam will be backed up by the Boxcars - Ron Stewart, John R. Bowman, Keith Garrett, and Harold Nixon - all talented, professional, and accomplished musicians in their own right. Saturday, May 5th, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will be presenting a concert of bluegrass music. Admission to the concert is $10 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 11, under age 6 free.
published by BMNN on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 00:47
The Grayson Highlands Band, from the Jefferson, North Carolina area, plays a variety of old time music, ranging from rousing fiddle tunes to traditional songs and ballads. They are regulars at the Christmas in July Festival, the Albert Hash Festival, the Rugby Fall Festival, the Greater Lansing Area Festival, and the Wayne Henderson Festival. They have also been the guest band on the Gary Poe Live radio show several times, and have won numerous awards at regional fiddlers' conventions. Saturday, July 2, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Virginia, will present a concert of old time music by the Grayson Highlands Band. Admission to the concert is $7 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 11, under age 6 free