Rock and Rye is David Smith and Robin Davis on guitars, Bruce Allsopp on banjo, Steve Williams on bass, Red Greer on fiddle, and Jeff Hibshman on mandolin.
Musicians who have been in the lineup over the years have included: Cindi Troutman- fiddle and vocals, Rob Lawrence- guitar and vocals, Jack Tallmadge- mandolin, Chris Becker- mandolin and vocals, Hap Purcell- banjo, and Benny Galloway- bass.
Influences
Town Mountain, James King Band, The Big Fat Gap Family, The Seldom Scene, Dan Paisley and Southern Grass, Steep Canyon Rangers, Larry Cordle, Red Allen and the Kentuckians, The Stanley Brothers, Buzz Busby, Rob Lawrence, Chris Becker, and Jerry Garcia.
Rock & Rye is a Durango, CO bluegrass band that focuses mainly on traditional bluegrass music. The band formed in 2005 for David's 30th birthday party to play at a bar that has since burnt down and most recently colasped under snow. Though the band is not rresponsible for the fire or the snow, Chris Becker most likely is.
Now entering 2008 the band is a "Stable" 6 piece with Bruce Allsopp on banjo, Steve Williams on bass, David Smith on guitar and two incredible Durango musicians joining in: Robin Davis on guitar and Jeff Hibshman on mandolin. Then there's Red. He's real good. Look for this lineup of Rock and Rye playing well into the summer of 2008. We've even got us a couple of festivals!
The band is looking forward to continuing in the ways of bringing good times to audiences.
Ah Telluride. It was very fun! I vaguely remember slapping someone one morning... You should write a song about it. No, seriously, sorry 'bout that. But you have to admit it was kinda funny.
Well I like Magnum P.I for a couple of reasons: 1. My husband loves Tom Selleck so much that he bought all the seasons on DVD thereby making the show readily available whenever I want...and 2. I live on a reservation and there ain't much else to do but watch Magnum run around in those terry-cloth shorts.
OK......So we are all confirmed for the Strater on the 5th? Ill post it when I hear from you....and get the guests all worked into the program. Thank you VERY much for all your help....and let me know who I talk to from here on out. Peace...How ya like the photo. I was feeling a little grey that day at the photot shoot..
Dave we wanted nothing more to do than to come to Emmitt's bday party, sounds like fun. But in true Town Mountain form we snuck out of Colorado like convicts escaping from prison. We do miss yall though, hope to see you sooner than later. Jesse and the Mountain
Hey Dave.....Hope your great..Im in Kauai.....looking at the ocean as I write....I know....it sucks....BAD.....but wondering what you heard at the meeting you had? Let me know...thanks and hope your great....
"Like a wanderin' hound, on it's last leg, My life is a journey, for heaven's sake!" That's a line from my new song, "Rough Roads". A little more introspective this time.
Rock & Rye playing a festival outside of Durango???? What is this world coming to? That's awesome! congrats. I'm looking forward to seeing David wear the shirt-o-ridiculousness this weekend. Should be good times.
