Grascals Ham It Up With Suzanne Alexander

Three Wise GRASCALS Share A Smile With GAC-TV Show Host Suzanne Alexander

Fun-filled On The Streets Segment Premieres Tuesday, August 2

The images of the "three wise monkeys" are known the world over - just like the super-hot pickin', six-member Bluegrass band, The Grascals.  On a rare break in touring, The Grascals made a quick trip home to Tennessee, and three of the group's members stopped by the GAC-TV studios to visit with On The Streets host, Suzanne Alexander.

 
"It was a blast," says The Grascals' Jamie Johnson.  "She's good people," adds Terry Smith.  Terry Eldredge ... well, he didn't have much to say. 

Grascals' Jamie Johnson, Terry Eldredge and Terry Smith join GAC's Suzanne Alexander.   (Photo Credit: Martha Moore)



The fun-filled visit touched on the joys and rigors of touring, and the band's two current CDs: THE GRASCALS and FRIENDS - Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin and DANCE TIL YOUR STOCKINGS ARE HOT AND RAVELIN' - A Tribute To The Music Of The Andy Griffith Show.


On The Streets premieres Tuesday, August 2 at 10 a.m. ET and re-broadcasts later that day at 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET.  Additional airings include:
· Wednesday, August 3 at 2:30 a.m. ET
· Thursday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m. ET
· Saturday , August 6 at 1 p.m. ET

The Grascals have been on-the-go all year, and things really heat up in August with performances across the U.S. and in Canada.  Upcoming shows include:
8/2 - Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry
8/4 - Pleasanton, CA - Firehouse Arts Center
8/6 - Willits, CA - Dead On The Creek
8/11 - Pittsfield, PA - Warren Co. Fair
8/12 - Henderson, KY - Bluegrass In The Park
8/13 -  Milan, MI - Milan Bluegrass Festival
8/14-16 - Sedalia, MO - Missouri State Fair
8/18 - Lincoln, CA - Orchard Creek Lodge Amphitheater
8/19 -20 - Vista, CA - Summergrass Festival
8/21 - Louisville, KY - Kentucky State Fair w/The Oak Ridge Boys
8/24 - Pigeon Forge, TN - Dollywood
8/25 - Lodi, NY - Pickin' in the Park
8/26 - Litchfield, ME- Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
8/27-28 - Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada - Rogersville Bluegrass Festival  

The month of September is always a busy one on the road, but The Grascals will return home to entertain fans during the International Bluegrass Music Association's World of Bluegrass Week, September 30 - October 2. The group remains prominently-featured in the 2nd round of balloting for the 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, appearing in 13 categories, including:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

INSTRUMENTAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

SONG OF THE YEAR ("I Am Strong")

ALBUM OF THE YEAR (The Grascals & Friends: Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin and Dance Til Your Stockings Are Hot & Ravelin')

The much-lauded group has won numerous awards, including: 2011 SPBGMA Instrumental Group of the Year, 2010 SPBGMA Bluegrass Band of the Year and IBMA Entertainers of the Year 2006 & 2007.

Catch up on all The Grascals' news, touring schedule and lots more at www.grascals.com.