James Delnero (guitar, lead vocals)
Mark Leveille (mandolin, vocals)
Chris Boucher (banjo, vocals)
Influences
The Carter Family, The Dillards, The Louvin Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Bill Monroe, James Monroe, Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Stanley Brothers, Joe Val
James Delnero and Lost Mountain began playing together in the winter of 2003. The true roots of the band, though, stretch back to the 1970s, when lead vocalist and guitarist James Delnero and mandolin player Mark Leveille, who grew up together in Southampton, Mass., began playing together with James and his family. Some of the band's current tunes, then, have literally been twenty years in the making.
James and Mark met banjo player Chris Boucher by chance one winter evening at the Conway Inn, one of the more well-known bluegrass jam sessions in western Massachusetts. The three decided to get together to work out a few tunes on their own, and soon had their sights set on performing for the public.
In the years since, Lost Mountain has enjoyed playing shows all across New England. They've held residencies, played festivals and appeared at performance venues such as Treydon's Bar and Grill (Easthampton, Mass.), the Pioneer Center for the Arts (Easthampton, Mass.) and the Lizard Lounge (Cambridge, Mass.).
Would you like to know more about the band? Shoot them an email at jd_lostmountain@yahoo.com
James Delnero and Lost Mountain's Friend Space (Top 8)
Hey Guys, can't wait to play with you on Saturday. For all your fans: join us for an evening of Oldtime & Bluegrass on Feb 2nd! Open Mic 7PM-8:45PM. Feature bands from 9:00-12:00. Matt Nozzolio, Lost Mountain, & Appalachian Still. Questions? 413-563-4016
Studies are inconclusive as to whether washboard/kazoo music improves, harms or otherwise impacts your health.
Thanks for taking a chance and making space for some vaudevillian ragtime/jugband blues and hillbilly swing!
Best,
joebass, michael, parrish
Long time no see! Hey, we're playing at The Elevens on Saturday night with buds Hot Day at the Zoo and Oneside and I was hoping y'all might come on by. (Maybe jump in on a song?) Take it easy. Peace,
I was wondering when I'd see you pop up on MySpace! Good to hear from you. I hope all is well. We'll have to set up some more shows. Keep in touch. Peace,
Studies are inconclusive as to whether washboard/kazoo music improves, harms or otherwise impacts your health.
Thanks for taking a chance and making space for some vaudevillian ragtime/jugband blues and hillbilly swing!
Best,
joebass, michael, parrish