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Blue Highway
Bluegrass / Jam Band / Acoustic



Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  7/3/2008
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   Blue Highway: General Info
Member Since2/25/2006
Band Websitebluehighwayband.com/
Band MembersTim Stafford—Guitar player extraordinaire and band organizer, Tim was, early on, a key player in the Grammy-winning team of Alison Krauss & Union Station. His rhythmic guitar style, song writing and arranging contributions are an integral part of the Blue Highway sound. FGM Records released his critically acclaimed solo record, Endless Line, in 2004. For more, see www.tim-stafford.com.

Rob Ickes—Seven-time winner of the IBMA Dobro Performer of the Year, and unsurpassed among young Dobro players, Rob adds a brilliant touch to the sound of Blue Highway. He is quickly establishing himself as the ace session Dobroist in Nashville as the first decade of the 21st century progresses. His session credits are almost too numerous to mention. In addition to his steady job gigging with Blue Highway, he has played shows with Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs and others. A consummate musician, Rob is dedicated to his craft. He’s also recorded four highly praised solo albums for Rounder. For more, see www.robickes.com.

Shawn Lane—One of the most affecting singers in the business, Shawn cut his musical teeth in the bands of Ricky Skaggs (who expressed a special regard for his tenor singing) and Doyle Lawson, and is a brilliant musician on mandolin, fiddle, and guitar. In addition, he's a world-class songwriter. Shawn has written a large number of songs in the Blue Highway repertoire, and his compositions have also been recorded by Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie Bowman, Mountain Heart, Blue Ridge and others. Check out his great solo record, All for Today, released by Rebel in 2003.

Wayne Taylor—A gifted songwriter and rock-solid bassist, Wayne’s Southwest Virginia pedigree adds soul to his singing. Wayne’s songs are consistently among the most requested at the band’s live shows: numbers like “Keen Mountain Prison,” “Don’t Come Out of the Hole,” “Lonesome Pine,” “Riding the Danville Pike,” “Before the Cold Winds Blow,” and most recently, “Seven Sundays in a Row.” The 2001 SPBGMA bass performer of the year, Wayne is the first-string lead singer for Blue Highway and an integral part of its sound.

Jason Burleson—The original banjo player with Blue Highway, Jason is a native of Newland, North Carolina. A talented multi-instrumentalist, he brings all-around musicianship to the group, not the least of which is his distinctive, rock-solid banjo style. Jason also anchors the group’s quartets with his growling bass. A jazz devotee, Jason’s talent hasn’t been fully revealed yet to the bluegrass community and gives Blue Highway unlimited options for the future.
InfluencesTony Rice, J.D. Crowe, Mike Auldridge, Stanley Brothers, Country Gentlemen, Seldom Scene, Larry Sparks, Tim O'Brien, Django Reinhardt, Bireli Lagrene, Harley Allen, Earl Scruggs, Josh Graves, James Taylor, Merle Haggard
Record LabelRounder
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 22 2008 7:30P
Long’s Park Ampitheater^http://www.longspark.org/music.html Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Jul 4 2008 8:00P
Riverscape Metro Park Dayton, Ohio
Jul 11 2008 8:00P
Kent Stages--http://kentstage.tix.com/Event.asp?Event=142718 Kent, Ohio
Jul 17 2008 8:00P
Slim’s--http://tickets.slims-sf.com/evinfo.php?eventid=25158 San Francisco, California
Jul 18 2008 9:00P
Black Oak Casino--http://www.blackoakcasino.com/entertain/entertain_lineup.htm Tuolumne, California
Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Darrington Bluegrass Festival Darrington, Washington
Jul 20 2008 8:00P
Darrington Bluegrass Festival Darrington, Washington
Jul 21 2008 7:30P
The Big Room--Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.--http://www.sierranevada.com/bigroom/livemusic.html Chico, California
Jul 22 2008 7:00P
Stewart Park, Music On The Half Shell Roseburg, Oregon
Jul 23 2008 7:00P
Oregon Zoo Ampitheatre --http://www.oregonzoo.org/Concerts/index.htm Portland, Oregon
Jul 25 2008 5:30P
MACC Benefit Festival--http://www.bluegrassclassic.com/ Columbus, Ohio
Jul 26 2008 8:00P
Franklin County High School Auditorium Rocky Mount, Virginia
Aug 2 2008 7:00P
Walhalla Civic Auditorium--http://www.walhallacivicauditorium.com/events.htm Walhalla, South Carolina
Aug 9 2008 8:00P
Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival Alta, Wyoming
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Ramey Memorial Park Salyersville, Kentucky
Aug 31 2008 8:00P
Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival Woodstown, New Jersey
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
High Country Bluegrass Festival Boone, North Carolina
Sep 11 2008 8:00P
Avery County Fair Newland, North Carolina
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
East Troy Bluegrass Festival East Troy, Wisconsin
Sep 21 2008 8:00P
Rhythm & Roots Bristol, Tennessee
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
FarmPark Bluegrass Festival Denton, North Carolina
Oct 4 2008 8:00P
3 Sisters Music Festival Chattanooga, Tennessee
Oct 5 2008 8:00P
tba Homestead, Virginia
Oct 9 2008 7:00P
Appalshop Bluegrass Express Live--http://www.appalshop.org/wmmt/ Whitesburg, Kentucky
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Lucy Opry Bartlett, Tennessee
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
Old Rock School Valdese, North Carolina
Nov 22 2008 8:00P
Bijou Theater Knoxville, Tennessee
Feb 21 2009 8:00P
Wintergrass--http://www.acousticsound.org/ Tacoma, Washington
Feb 22 2009 8:00P
Wintergrass--http://www.acousticsound.org/ Tacoma, Washington
Feb 28 2009 8:00P
First Presbyterian Church--http://www.rba.org/ Mountain View, California
Mar 1 2009 8:00P
tba Potter Valley, California
Jun 12 2009 8:00P
Natural Tunnel State Park Duffield, Virginia
Aug 29 2009 8:00P
Ocean Lakes Campground Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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   About Blue Highway
One of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass, Blue Highway excels at every facet of the music, from instrumental dexterity to impeccable vocal interplay to literate, powerful songwriting.

Individually, Jason Burleson (banjo, guitar, mandolin), Rob Ickes (Dobro), Shawn Lane (mandolin, fiddle, vocals), Tim Stafford (guitar, vocals), and Wayne Taylor (bass, vocals) are at the forefront of their respective roles, appearing on innumerable projects as sidemen, songwriters, and solo artists. Together, in Stafford’s words, they are “a democracy in the best sense of the word”: five gifted artists selflessly merging their talents into a seamlessly brilliant group sound. It’s a BAND in the best sense of the word. Five egos merged into one group ego, with everyone singing from the same songbook and tuned into the same frequency, can be a powerful force.

There are several truly great bluegrass bands on the circuit right now, but not one of them brings to the table the same combination of instrumental, vocal and songwriting chops possessed by Blue Highway. Each member plays his role to perfection, so the band moves from strength to strength, more mature and impressive with each new album.

The Beatles had three gifted songwriters in their ranks; Blue Highway has five. Rob and Jason turn out the heart-pounding instrumentals, while Wayne, Tim and Shawn give Blue Highway a depth of songwriting talent unprecedented in sixty years of bluegrass bands. All three are intelligent and polished writers, and each writes with a distinctive, personal voice and style.

Blue Highway has released seven acclaimed albums, received two Grammy nominations, topped the Bluegrass Unlimited radio charts multiple times, won a Dove Award and an astonishing 14 International Bluegrass Music Association awards, individually and collectively. Refusing to coast on past glories, Blue Highway continues to push their music to new levels of accomplishment. Boldly balanced between tradition and innovation, it remains one of the handful of bluegrass bands able to spread the popularity of bluegrass in the 21st Century.


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Kim





Jul 1 2008 5:20 AM

Through the Window of a Train is great! Ya'll are so talented and this CD is wonderful! Love ya'll!
BristolRhythm





Jul 1 2008 4:26 PM

Bristol Awaits your return in Sept.
BRRR
eb
Tammy





Jul 1 2008 7:54 PM

Thank you for accepting my request! You all are great!
The VZ Valley Boys





Jul 2 2008 12:14 AM

Blue Highway~

Thanks for adding The VZ Valley Boys!
We look forward to seeing you out and about real soon!

Chris/VZVB
Orl/FHR





Jun 25 2008 10:06 PM

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Dizzy Lizzy





Jun 27 2008 7:28 PM

Thanks for adding me! love the music, makes me smile !!

Happy summer to all!
LIZZY ;)
MOLLY BÀN





Jun 28 2008 6:35 AM

Thank you so much for your friendship! You guys are such good musicians, great songs! We love listening to you! / MOLLY BÀN
Windmill Records





Jun 28 2008 9:35 AM

Hey Guys, Hope all is well. Thanks for adding me to your Friends Page. Look forward to seeing you all out on the road sometime. Keep on Pickin that good old bluegrass music. Take Care. Love the New CD.
Chuck Seeley
RoadRocket





Jun 29 2008 7:24 AM

You guys are GREAT. You really brighten up the day.
I hope you decide to tour the North East soon, we love you up here!!New England States
Lori





Jun 29 2008 11:29 PM

I am so excited that you are coming to wisconsin in september! I have it marked on my calender already and will be there for sure! PS. I love the new CD...and not just a couple of songs...I love them all; it's in my CD player constantly! You guys are so talented! God Bless!
Tribute to Gospel, Tejano, Country Music





Jun 25 2008 3:47 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD HAVE A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED WEEK

CRISELDA
Karolina





Jun 24 2008 8:30 AM

Hi thanks for add, you play wonderful music - you are very gifted! Karolina
Darren Steele





Jun 24 2008 8:43 AM

Thanks for the add. I'm a big fan and really enjoy your music. I hope to see you all at Salyersville in August.
Ruvane Kurland





Jun 24 2008 3:18 PM

The Jason Boone Band





Jun 24 2008 5:07 PM

Thanks for the add!!!
Don
www. jasonbooneband. com
~~~BETH~~~





Jun 17 2008 8:50 AM

I'm a long time fan.. Keep up the good work guys. We enjoy your music more than you know.
Tim & Steph Mellen





Jun 18 2008 4:34 PM

Hey Bluehighway, we were at the huckfinn last weekend an really enjoyed your show. My husband got his hat signed by all you guys. We'll see you in SF in July.......
Bobby Lawson





Jun 9 2008 4:26 AM

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Bobby Lawson
*~LESLIE~*





Jun 11 2008 11:06 PM

ya'll shoud come to AZ, Havent got to come see you since I left for the Air Force:(
Joe Clark





Jun 11 2008 11:32 PM

Hey Fellers, Just stopped in to say howdy. Hope your doing good.....

Miss you guys

Joe
High Grass





Jun 13 2008 10:35 AM

We really love the Van Halen cover you guys did,best on the whole project.
Rod





Jun 14 2008 2:25 AM

Hey you guys rocked tonight at California Bluegrass Fathers Day Festival in Grass Valley! Really enjoyed your show.
Thanks, Rod
Beth





May 29 2008 7:59 AM

Wanted to let you guys know that your music is very inspiring and wonderful to listen to. Keep up the good work and continue to inspire us all. Thanks again.
Oldloaf





May 30 2008 8:28 PM

Love the new CD! "Two Soldiers" is a killer tune. Hope to catch you in Bristol in September.
Peace!
-g-
Josh Miller





Jun 3 2008 7:06 PM

hey guys, Had a blast hanging with ya'll at Graves. Have a goodin.
Sarah





May 29 2008 3:56 AM

I see you'll be in PA on a day that I'm not around :( Will have to grab your new CD!!! Keep up the good work guys! Love your music!!!!
♥ Darlene ♥





May 27 2008 1:15 PM

I just saw that you would be in my neck of the woods July 4th.. Shawn It has been so long would love to see you... Your Cus Darlene from Ohio
Danny