Summary: BAND OF RUHKS is the reunion of Ronnie Bowman and his Lonesome River Bandmates, Don Rigsby and Kenny Smith. Now, fourteen years later, the musical friends have reunited to record a powerful new bluegrass album. Bowman has scored #1 hits as a songwriter with artists such as Kenny Chesney and Brooks & Dunn. He has been recognized with three IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year awards, as well as awards for Album and Song of the Year. Rigsby has released six well-received albums, including Doctor’s Orders, his tribute to Dr. Ralph Stanley. Smith has remained a staple in the bluegrass circuit, releasing eight albums with his wife Amanda and receiving a GRAMMY Award nomination along with two nods for Guitarist of the Year from the IBMAs. www.bandofruhks.com YOUTUBE CLIP www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzkCwTQ3qQ THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES is an Americana bluegrass band from Pueblo, Colorado. They have been featured on A Prairie Home Companion and their songs have a vintage quality, as if they might have been written yesterday or 75 years ago. Their latest album is Out With the Crow. 'They recreate the vibe of rural 1930s music with a contemporary consciousness. The rustic, honeyed harmonies are a delight.' Sing Out! Magazine http://inaiahlujan.com Jonah Riddle is only 15 years old and grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina. From the first time he picked up the banjo, he fell in love. Some of his main influences include Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe and J. D. Crowe. Playing weekly, Jonah has had the privilege of picking on stage with great artists including Balsam Range, Doyle Lawson, Nu- BLu, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Ralph Stanley II and the Boxcars. He also has appeared on several different television and radio stations. Recently Jonah was chosen to perform at the world renowned festivals such as Merlefest and Houstonfest. He has had several shows on The Pickin Porch, with Tim White, in Bristol Va. This year also includes appearances at WoodSongs, a guest spot with Ricky Skaggs, The Museum of Appalachia and John C. Campbell Folk School. He is endorsed by Deering Banjos, GHS Strings, and Peterson's Tuners. Jonah has a band that he performs with on a regular basis, which includes his brother Grayson. Their band name is Jonah Riddle & Carolina Express. Grayson Riddle is only 11 years old. He lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Grayson has a love for his Martin guitar. He started playing in church when he was only 5. He plays several other instruments including the fiddle and upright bass. He also sings lead vocal. Grayson won 2nd place at the NC State fair in the singing competition. He has played on stage with Balsam Range, Darin & Brooke Aldridge and the Boxcars. Recently, Grayson was chosen to perform at Merlefest and Houstonfest. This year also includes appearances at WoodSongs, The Museum of Appalachia, and the John C. Campbell Folk School among many others such as The Pickin Porch with Tim White, in Bristol, VA.
