Biography

Willie Wells - Vocals & Guitar,
Patrick Russell - Vocals & Mandolin
David Prosser - Vocals & Banjo
Don Ashley - Vocals & Fiddle
Tommy Thomas - Bass
Larry Klein - Vocals & Dobro

Continuing the family tradition his father Bill founded, Willie Wells heads up this current version of the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass. Singing lead and tenor, Willie is excited about the talents of his individual bandmates. They bring many years of performing experience with them to the stage. Larry Klein, known for his soulful Dobro (R) playing, is the group's only remaining original member. He was also the host of NPR's "The Bluegrass Sound" for 30 years, having retired from the radio recently. David Prosser and Don Ashley came to the band as a duo from the well-known Carolina Rebels band, founded by David's dad Hank. David's straight-ahead Scruggs style banjo is lightning fast and metronome perfect. He sings lead and harmony. Don's hard-driven double-stop fiddle style and bass voice is an integral part of the band's sound. Keeping the band's beat steady and true is bassist Tommy Thomas. He can also walk up and down the neck when called on. Writing some excellent original material, both melodic and lyrical, is mandolin player Patrick Russell. The band's new CD GRAVEL IN MY SHOE, produced by Edgar Loudermilk, is now available to radio through AirPlay Direct and they are excited about its potential.

For Press and Booking please contact the bands Publicist and Booking Agent:

Melanie Wilson
Wilson Pickins Promotions
864-359-7999
wilsonpickins@gmail.com
www.wilsonpickins.com