Ronnie McCoury, Rob McCoury, Jason Carter, and Alan Bartram.
Influences
The Travelin' McCourys and Lee Boys, GA Theatre, 1/21/2009
The Travelin' McCourys and Lee Boys, Christmas Jam, Asheville, NC
The Travelin McCourys with the Lee Boys, Davisson Brothers, Late Night Jam at Delfest 2008
Turbine, Del McCoury Band, Leftover Salmon:"New River Train"
The Travelin' McCourys & Lee Boys, "Celebrate Your Life" at Old Settlers Music Festival, Driftwood TX 4/18/09
The Travelin’ McCourys do not stand still. They are on the road—and online—entertaining audiences with live shows that include some of the best musicians and singers from all genres. It’s always different, always exciting, and always great music.
No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and progressive music. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo continue their father’s work—a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives. And with fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Alan Bartram, the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful. But the band is now combining their sound with others to make something fresh and rejuvenating.
They recently played with the Allman Brothers at Wanee Fest and then brought the house down at Warren Haynes’ Annual Christmas Jam, an invitation only Southern Rock homecoming. Their jam with the Lee Boys was hailed by many as the highlight of the evening, and once word of the live video hit the streets, sent new fans online to watch a supercharged combination of sacred steel, R&B, and bluegrass. They’ve also performed with Warren Haynes, Phish, and have a tour scheduled with the aforementioned Lee Boys. Ronnie McCoury described it as “peanut butter and jelly.” It was just right.
They can push forward so far because their roots are so deep. The band has a confidence that only comes with having paid their dues with twenty years on the bluegrass road. Other groups and new fans hear this immediately—the tight rhythm, the soulful material, and the confidence in taking bluegrass from the safety of the shore into uncharted waters.
Ronnie says, “We like to go in and play traditional bluegrass music the way we do it with Dad, but we also like to be able to step into situations where we can really stretch out. If we need to plug in, we’ll plug in. We’re open to anything.”
It’s that attitude, backed up by talent, that marks great musicians, traditional or progressive. The Travelin’ McCourys are twenty-first century musical pilgrims and adventurers. They’re onto something new, just like Bill Monroe was in the 1940s, but now we can see and hear that adventure live or online. Go see them, or—if you hold still long enough—they’ll come to you.
Was great seein ya'll here and will again in April! CD's arrived Ronnie, we luv them , now playin on air too! Many ThanX! Turn your radio on! LOL, DJ Ted and Linda Sue
Just checking in with you my friend and hoping you are well!
TODAY'S THOUGHT COMES FROM THE WORLD OF SPORTS ...
"I've MISSED more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've LOST more than 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot - and MISSED. I'VE FAILED OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE...
And that is why I SUCCEED."
~ Michael Jordan
Basketball Champion
NO MATTER WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE PAST - TOMORROW YOU CAN BE A CHAMPION!
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Happy New Year, My Dears! Wishing you all a safe and healthy 2010!
Stay safe and please take care of your Dad as he recouperates. Can't wait to see you all in 2010. Listening to the day-long special of "Hand Picked with Del McCoury" on Sirius! Great job!
Love you all, and remember what I told you, Alan. This is your year!
hey, just stopping by to say hi - hope you're doing well.
I've got my new single 'Dancing On The Kitchen Tiles" on my page at the moment, as well as a couple of new live videos. I'd love to know what you think.
Just spreading some love your way - Thanks and enjoy the Christmas season! PS: the song Feel Good, should make you feel good! :o) Kevin
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check my schedule to see if I am coming to your town on the 3rd leg of my radio tour!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
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We are excited to announce that Van Eaton & Friends will be opening for The Del McCoury Band on Friday November 20th ,2009 at the beautiful Bijou Theatre, In Knoxville Tn. If you have never seen The Del McCoury Band Live, you will be AMAZED! This is a show you do not want to miss. They are called the hardest working Bluegrass Band in The World for a reason , they please fans of all genres young and old! This will be A GREAT SHOW! Get Ready K-Town ! this show will not let you down! The show starts at 8pm and Tickets and information can be found at:
Hey Boys, Vince Herman's Great American Taxi is in Nashville this week. We'll be playing the Rutledge on Wed 11/11. Stop on by and say hi if you get a chance! Love to y'all, Taxi
See you in NH on November 14th - with Del! Front row - you know we love you! Can't wait to see all of you. I'm getting better - back to work full time!
Kimber is back to work, still recuperating, but gearing up to screaming and cheering at Lebanon Opera House in the front row on November 5th! Gosh, I need my Del and the boys fix! Can't wait! In the meantime, it's ghost hunting season. "It's Just The Night", playing on my MySpace... Van Eaton wrote the perfect Halloween song!
Great show at the NC Mountain State Fair! Really enjoyed the pickin' of Tony Rice and Jeff White blending with your sound. Was good to see you guys. Looking forward to more soon! All the best to you.