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Ron Block
Christian / Bluegrass / Americana

Ron Block of Alison Krauss & Union Station (AKUS)



Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  11/14/2009
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Member Since12/2/2006
Band Websitewww.ronblock.com
Band Memberswww.alisonkrauss.com

AVAILABLE CDs

DoorWay (new!)

Faraway Land

Also available at Ron Block

InfluencesA few of the many: J.D. Crowe, Eric Clapton, Flatt & Scruggs, Pat Metheny, Tony Rice, Jimmy Martin, James Taylor, Ricky Skaggs, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, The Stanley Brothers, Bryan Adams, Fernando Ortega, Joni Mitchell, Sonny Landreth, Larry Carlton, Kate Rusby, Andrew Peterson, Paul Rodgers.
Sounds LikeSONGWRITING: He's a mixture of everything from Ralph Stanley to James Taylor. Alison Krauss and Union Station have recorded many of Ron's songs: A Living Prayer, There Is A Reason, I Give You To His Heart, Could You Lie, and others. Randy Travis cut Ron's Which Way Will You Choose, and Michael W. Smith recorded Loving You Eternally. Most recent cuts include It All Comes Down To You and The One You Lean On from Dan Tyminski's Wheels cd. BANJO: a traditional base of Crowe and Scruggs with electric guitar influences like Larry Carlton and Pat Metheny. Also influenced greatly by his AKUS bandmates. GUITAR: a traditional base of George Shuffler, Larry Sparks, Clarence White, and Tony Rice mixed with electric guitar influences. Lots of bends and slides. Ron has done the lead guitar work, with the exception of the songs with banjo, on Alison Krauss and Union Station's recordings for over 15 years. VOCALS: Ron is a fan of singers as diverse as Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks, James Taylor, Fernando Ortega, Eric Clapton, and Paul Rodgers.
Record LabelRounder
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Ron Block
NEW INSTRUMENTAL CD IN THE WORKS: Ron is currently working on a banjo/guitar instrumental cd, a varied collection of bluegrass, hymns, and originals. The first tracks will be released on a Huber Banjos cd with other tracks from Sammy Shelor and Steve Huber. RON'S FIRST BANJO INSTRUCTIONAL DVD WILL BE RELEASED BY ACUTAB: Songs include Man of Constant Sorrow, Cluck Old Hen, Everytime You Say Goodbye, Bright Sunny South, My Poor Old Heart, Tiny Broken Heart, I'll Remember You Love In My Prayers. The DVD will show the improvisational nature of Ron's playing, the thought behind his soloing and backup, and his use of scale knowledge in his solos. DOORWAY REVIEWS: Billboard Magazine, All Music Guide: “Ron Block is...an excellent singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and on his second solo album he expands his stylistic parameters to very winning effect...it's hard to imagine that anyone with a relatively open mind in musical terms and an appreciation for the real challenges and conflicts inherent in the process of choosing a life of faith will be able to listen to DoorWay and remain unmoved. Very highly recommended.”

"A Living Prayer" (words and music by Ron Block)

"Cluck Old Hen"

"Road to NashVegas" - Dan Tyminski and Ron at the Clapton Crossroads Festival


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Andreas Hammarqvist

Andreas Hammarqvist



Nov 16 2009 4:47 PM

Debut Album!

iTunes


Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Nov 11 2009 7:57 PM

Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle

Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/
AND
Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think!
Ruby Jane
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Nov 11 2009 7:00 PM

Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle

Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/
AND
Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think!
Ruby Jane
Roger

Roger Melvin



Nov 8 2009 6:00 AM

Hi Thank You for accepting me into your circle of friends.i love your mucis sounds grate keep it up the grate work and keep in touch. GOD BLESS
AMY & TRACY<3 TGE,PHILMONT,ARN,ESR,TRA,HFS

AMY & TRACY<3 TGE,PHILMONT,ARN,ESR,TRA,HFS



Nov 7 2009 10:35 PM

Hey Ron=) Hope you are doing good=)Hang in there=)
Still praying for you guys and the fam=) Did you watch those Jeremy CAmp and Chris Tomlin videos?=D Building 429 has a really good one called "Always"=D We saw them(talked to)but missed their set cuz we had to work=( and saw Todd Agnew lastnight=) It was amaaaaazing!!!!!=)
Hope you have a great weekend=)
Love you!!!!!=)
God bless!!!!!=)
Love always,Amy and Tracy(Your Sisters In Christ)=)=)
No One You Know

No One You Know



Nov 6 2009 10:59 AM

Thanks for your friendship
Buddy

Buddy



Nov 6 2009 5:59 AM

thank you for adding me!
Ed Rekers

Ed Rekers



Nov 1 2009 11:52 PM

Merry Christmas,Ron.
Maria

Maria



Oct 24 2009 5:05 AM

MyHotComments.com
MyHotComments Have a spooky good time Halloween :) Maria
Ed Rekers

Ed Rekers



Oct 10 2009 3:02 AM

So excited for Christmas
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse
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Oct 9 2009 4:51 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
Integrity Music

Integrity Music



Sep 24 2009 7:21 PM

Jared Anderson



New From Jared Anderson, one of today's top CCLI songwriters, comes his first LIVE worship album, Live From My Church. Recorded at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Jared leads an amazing night of worship introducing ten new songs as well as a LIVE version of his radio single "Glorified" and a new recording of John Mark McMillan's "O How He Loves." The song "Carrier" has become the theme song of a major mission organization and tour promotion will be built around the theme of Jared leading worship "live from your church."


Buy Live From My Church on iTunes here
Jean Humenry

Jean Humenry



Sep 22 2009 9:19 PM

The world serves us what it considers important, urgent, vital
It prefers speed
Effectiveness
Results
Ostentation
Noise
The illusion of certainty
I wish for you to celebrate what serves no purpose
I wish you beauty
I wish for you to string pearls
I wish for you to dream with your feet dangling in a pretty brook
I wish for you to listen to birdsong
I wish for you to lie down in a broad, poppy-strewn meadow
I wish for you to have a small bike in your head
I wish for you to experience love at first sight
I wish for you " to carry coals to Newcastle"
I wish for you to seek beauty
Within yourself
For yourself
I wish for you only what is free
Gracious
Grace

Jean HUMENRY
Gregor Chueca

Gregor Chueca



Sep 21 2009 8:06 PM

thanks for the add
Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band

Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band



Sep 21 2009 4:57 PM

thanks for adding us!
Cabe

Cabe



Sep 21 2009 1:10 PM

Thank you
Carrillo

Carrillo



Sep 2 2009 10:16 AM

Just dropping by to say hi. BestRegards.
CARRILLO
Kevin Carter and Full Assurance

Kevin Carter and Full Assurance



Aug 24 2009 7:08 PM

Hey Ron, You're a blessed musician.
 

Col. Terry Strange, Bluegrass/Gospel

Col. Terry Strange, Bluegrass/Gospel



Aug 21 2009 10:10 AM


 

Kevin Carter and Full Assurance

Kevin Carter and Full Assurance



Aug 21 2009 9:50 AM

Hey Ron, Thanks for the friendship, Keep the faith
 

Killin Time Band

Killin Time Band



Aug 20 2009 11:50 PM

Hey Ron Thanks For The Add!!!
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Aug 1 2009 3:33 PM




Hello! New pics posted!

and Im putting up some new video today too!
Share love everybody!
-Ruby Jane
Adam-n-Kristine

Adam Brittain



Jul 18 2009 1:40 AM

Hey Ron, I sang a couple of your songs this week at a large camp meeting in east Texas. He's holding on to me and Be Assured. Great songs with a great message. Take care Adam
A.J. Downing

A.J. Downing



Jul 2 2009 3:16 AM

Check out the new FACEBOOK SONG and if your a Facebook member be sure and join the group "Fans of AJ Downing". Stay tuned on a new album due out by the end of the year!

Hank Ray

Hank Ray



Jul 1 2009 1:13 AM

PTSD BLUES, HANK RAY
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