Brandon Green - banjo, bass, dobro, guitar and vocals
Influences
Bela Fleck, Jens Kruger, Alison Brown, Scott Vestal, Chris Thile, Earl Scruggs, Bill Keith, Jerry Douglas, Rob Ickes, Ron Block, Bruce Carroll, Casting Crowns, Selah, Gaither Vocal Band, Blue Highway, Lonesome River Band...
My background is in bluegrass and gospel music. Music was introduced to me by my family and at church. My grandfather, Sid Hatfield, (descendant of the feuding Hatfields and McCoys) aroused my interest in bluegrass music and also started me playing banjo, which remains my primary instrument. My serious study of the 5-string banjo began in high school by taking lessons from Will Parsons in Princeton, WV. Will is currently a master luthier who builds mandolins and teaches acoustic instruments at East Tennessee State University, having previously toured with the Charley Sizemore Band.
After attending East Tennessee State University in their bluegrass and country music program for a year, I transferred to Concord University in West Virginia. I enrolled in the music department to study music outside the realm of bluegrass. In December of 2006 I graduated with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree in music/business from Concord. My area of emphasis was in banjo.
While at Concord I was a part of various ensembles. I was a member of the Conchords (chamber choir), Collegiate Singers (chorus), Barbershop Quartet, and the Concord Commanders (jazz band, bass). I studied banjo at Concord, primarily, from a classical perspective. As a result of these studies, I transposed and recorded a collection of classical works on the 5-string banjo.
My style of banjo playing is influenced by the Scruggs style, single string style, and melodic style introduced by Bill Keith. I have been fortunate enough to work closely with Bill Keith in developing my own unique melodic style. In January of 2007 I was given the opportunity to endorse Prucha banjos. I have been playing a Prucha for over a year now and I am very pleased with the instrument.
I have toured extensively with bluegrass bands throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as internationally in Ireland, Holland, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. I have been a guest performer with artists such as Jesse McReynolds & The Isaacs. I currently perform with the bluegrass band “The Abrams Brothers”, of Kingston, Ontario, who recently performed on the Grand Ole Opry. I also perform locally with the gospel band “Judah’s Lion”, as well as venues with the “Brandon Green Trio” which includes Steve Acord and Shane Ingram.
In 2007, I officially started my own business to encompass my musical endeavors. The name of the business is “Strings of Green”. Strings of Green includes live performances, private lessons, and a recording studio. I have also just released my first solo project, titled “This Time”, which includes some of my own original material and arrangements.
I currently reside in Sophia, WV. I was married to my beautiful wife, Amy, in March of 2006 and in April of 2007 we had our first child, Josiah Reed Green. I am thankful to the Lord for bringing about these opportunities, having music as my occupation has been a lifelong dream for me.
www.stringsofgreen.com
www.theabramsbrothers.ca
www.judahs-lion.com
www.nhcic.org
www.pruchabanjos.cz
hey...we are up in NY...Things are good here...found a few good churches to choose from and found and awesome couple to hangout with...hope all is well with your family...
Detroit Metro Airport just called man they are begging for an encore...hahah I had a blast though man for sure , best part of my spring break... Let me know when you have free time for your studio, I talked to the band and everybody is stoked to get down there to track a couple...
God determines who walks into your life....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go. I need this back. If you'll do this for me, I'll do it for you....
Father, God bless all my friends in whatever it is that You know they may be needing this day! And may their life be full of your peace, prosperity and power as they seek to have a closer relationship with you.
Amen.
Now send it on to five other people. Within hours you caused a multitude of people to pray for other people. Then sit back and watch the power of God work in your life .
P S. Five is good, but more is better, who else do you know that needs a prayer.
Hey Brandon I love your stuff man. Otis Dillon let me hear your demo and I became a fan. Thanks for the add man I hope to get to pick with you some day.
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