Old Habits was a traditional bluegrass band hailing from Raleigh, NC (& the surrounding area). Times have changed...we evolved...now we're not sure what it is.
The band's origins go back to when brothers Craig & Bennett Thompson started picking with Lin Peterson in early 2002. After pursuing newgrass for a while (in the original Old Habits) the 3 got together in April 2003 with Brian English for a garage picking session at the Groveland Estate near NCSU. Several fiddle tunes later the sound was complete. In 2006, the guys welcomed Chad Johnson to the group on guitar.
The members have similar interests in playing traditional and progressive bluegrass, drawing influences from Old Crow Medicine Show, Tony Rice, Del McCoury, Sam Bush and the Weary Boys. Old Habits has quickly developed a classic sound, fueled by powerful harmonies and strong instrumentals. Expect a fun show filled with a mix of originals, traditional bluegrass & familiar cover songs.
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We are enlisting the help of all able bodied musicians to help us name our Nechville Custom Banjo. Tom Nechville called today needing the name for the name block.
The banjo has the galaxy inlay pattern with planets and stars and shooting stars. It has a full length 5th string and a radiused finger board and is all maple.
We're asking you to tell us which of the six names on this list you like best:
