CURTIS BLACKWELL & THE DIXIE BLUEGRASS BOYS

Description

From the hills of north Georgia comes the high lonesome sounds of bluegrass at its finest Curtis Blackwell and the Dixie Bluegrass Boys. Though some of the members have changed through the years Curtis Blackwell has remained the same… hard driving high lonesome solos with great vocal harmony.

Curtis was once a member of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys where he played guitar and sang various parts before starting a long and current task of the band leader and still is today. Curtis is a member of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame as a Pioneer of Bluegrass, a member Atlanta Country and Bluegrass Hall of Honor. He plays guitar and sing various parts in the band. With over 70 years in music there isn’t much he hasn’t seen or played from the Worlds Fair to two tours in Ireland he is sure to be a favorite to all.
Curtis is currently accompanied by two of his sons.

Shane has played with a lot of groups throughout his career, Marty Rabon, Sierra Hull, Larry Stephenson and many others. He is currently playing banjo and sing as well. Vic Blackwell has been playing mandolin and sings as well. He has been a part of the group for 20 plus years. The newest member of the group is Zack Cash on bass. He replaces the longtime bass player Sam Cobb who was with the band til 2022. Zack also is a great singer as well.

This is a new group for us, let’s give them a hearty Brasstown welcome. Bring your friends and family and let’s have a great time!