Glen Alford Mandolin/Vocal, Paula "Boggie" Alford Bass/Vocal, Billy Edlin Banjo, Joel Whittinghill Fiddle/Vocal, Josh Richards Guitar/Vocal
Influences
Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Don Reno and Red Smiley, Jimmy Martin, Mac Wiseman, Tony Rice, Larry Rice, Doyle Lawson, The Osborne Brothers, Don Paisley, Jim and Jesse, Ira and Charlie Louvin, Del McCoury, Keith Whitley, Carter Stanley, Ed Hamilton, Charlie Waller, Ricky Skaggs, All the the Parking lot pickers around the country, Max Alford, William Ellsworth Harbin, Ronnie Alford, Mike Cleveland. Paul Williams, J.D. Crowe, Bill Yates, Kenny Baker, Stuart Duncan, Mr. Harley Wise, Mrs. Lisa Wolfe, Albert Lewis
Blue River is a Traditional Band based in the heartland of Kentucky. Blue River was formed by Glenn Alford from Shepherdsville, Ky in 2006. After taking some time off from the rigors of the road in order for his "kids to be kids" and not to miss at least some of their childhood, Glenn decided that he really missed the life of a bluegrass musician. Glenn, along with his wife Paula " Boggie" Alford and long time friend Billy Edlin, started Blue River. Glenn handles the mandolin duties for Blue River as well as doing most of the tenor singing and some lead signing. Paula keeps a strong and steady beat with the upright bass while Billy adds some of the most tasteful banjo playing that can be heard anywhere. Glenn, Paula and Billy were lucky enough to get two great musicians. Josh Richards from Sellersburg, In. who plays a terrific guitar and his also a great lead singer and last but not least Joel Whittinghill from Richardsville, Ky playing champion caliber fiddle and signing fine baritone vocals. They are not only great musicans but great guys also. I hope you enjoy some of the sample songs from our debut project. You may notice that we are striving to play as much original music as we can. We think that is important for the success of the band. The next time you see Blue River on the line up of a Festival near you come on out you won't be disapointed. Come visit our web site at www.blueriverbluegrass.com Add to My Profile | More VideosDrivin' Nails In My Coffin
Thanks for the add and we would love to have you come to a festival soon, we have our Fall Bluegrass Festival next month Sept 18, 19, & 20... Come on up contact info is on our space.
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