Billy Bright - mandolin, vocals
Brian Smith - fingerpicking and rhythm guitar, vocals
Geoff Union - flatpick lead guitar, vocals
Alan Munde - banjo
Mike Montgomery - fiddle
Jesse Dalton - bass
Arguably the most recognized bluegrass band out of Austin, Texas, Two High String Band are back with a new line up and a new album that some are calling their best yet. Hot Texas Bluegrass Burrito, scheduled for release in July 2009, features a mix of band originals with well-chosen covers that showcase that unmistakable Two High String Band style, while highlighting the immense talent of band members both old and new.
Throughout 12 years of touring, Two High String Band reorganized, recreated and reformed more times that they’d like to admit. But the core remained strong, and the band’s center—Billy Bright, Geoff Union and Brian Smith—are ever more committed to the traditional bluegrass sound of their roots. They recruited an honest to goodness dream team of Texas musicians to unite in their efforts and the result is a new Two High String Band; one that is older, wiser and ready to roll.
Banjo legend Alan Munde, recently retired from teaching, supplies a wealth of talent and expertise from his years touring with such acts as Jimmy Martin, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Country Gazette. Likewise, veteran bassist Mark Rubin, founder of Austin’s Bad Livers, contributes the unambiguous thump of hard driving bluegrass. Additionally, THSB incorporates one of a rotating cast of expert fiddlers to bring out the rich, full sound of a classic bluegrass quintet.
"The Two High String Band is a totally unique musical experience. They're an exciting amalgam of a number of musical styles—part Norman Blake, part old time string band, part folk, part bluegrass, part crazy—and the end result is a totally new music." Dave Higgs, Bluegrass Breakdown, Nashville Public Radio
We are getting geared up for the 6th St Smokeout, and it's now less than 3 weeks away!
We'll have plenty of pizza, from the Mellow Mushroom, to take care of your munchies, and we'll also have a psychedellic multimedia light show for your viewing pleasure!!
Also, if you have just a couple minutes to spare, go by Do512 and vote "I Like" on the event page there; it'll keep the Smokeout near the top of the list of events for that day, and the "Higher" we are on the list the better!!!! The Do512 event page is here: http://do512.com/event/2009/10/17/texas-normls-4th-annual-6th-street-smokeout
WHEATSVILLE CO-OP GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION! Saturday October 10th from 4-10pm. We have lots of fun stuff planned for the whole family!
LIVE MUSIC 4:00 Kids show w/ Laura Freeman & the Hay Holly’s 6:00 Justin Rayfield 7:00 Two High String Band 8:30 PONG
• Free Kids Activities including face painting, balloon animals, & a Moonwalk! • Non-Profit Community Groups our Owners have supported over the year • Free Samples from many of our Local Vendors • Food Drive w/ Capital Area Food Bank • Talk with Paul Willis founder & manager of Niman Ranch Pork, including samples! • Visit with one of Organic Valley’s Dairy Farmers
Hi Two High! Me and my band The Crystal Creek Boys are really looking forward to sharing the stage with you this coming Sunday!! myspace.com/crystalcreekboys
Hi guys, Thanks for the friendship request...Nice traditional bluegrass sound. I enjoyed listening to "Lazy Bird"...I liked the structure with the passing chords, breaking away from the usual three chord progression...Nice touch! Wish you all the best with your music & may all your gigs be standing room only. Take care & may God bless, Glenn
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