Cumberland River - Disbanding!

It's official!  Jamie Dean, band leader of the popular bluegrass band CUMBERLAND RIVER, has announced the group is disbanding effective immediately. 

Harlan, Kentucky native Dean and his family recently relocated to Florida due to his new full time non-music job and has plans to release a solo album in the near future.

Hiatus for David Parmley

In a surprise announcement for most of David’s Fans, he posted this note on his Facebook wall just a few days ago. 

“I would like to announce that I will be taking some time off from the music business to pursue other interests. Thanks to everyone who has supported my music, fans,dj's promoters, and especially the great musicians who have traveled the roads with me thru the years!”

Parmley, a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Bluegrass Cardinals has been working for a number of years with his own band, Continental Divide.   Continental Divide became an instant success claiming IBMA's coveted, "Emerging Artist of the Year" award in 1995.

His latest release, THE BEST OF DAVID PARMLEY & CONTINENTAL DIVIDE is available on Pinecastle Records

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Acoustic Blue Band Members Go In Different Directions

Word comes from Shaun Batho late on Thursday that the long running  Massachusetts bluegrass band, Acoustic Blue, is no more.   In a message posted on the bands website, Shaun states that he’s looking forward to new opportunities.

“It's with a saddened heart that I must tell you, that after 9 years of hard work and dedication, Acoustic Blue will come to a close. Unfortunately, due to a decision beyond my control I was told that I was no longer needed and had no more to offer the band. So, with this said, Acoustic Blue has disbanded.

I am so grateful to all my family, friends and fans who have supported me and pushed me to become the musician I am. I owe you all so much. So, I am not looking at this as a loss, but a new opportunity. No one never knows what is around the next corner. I still have a whole life of music in front of me.

I look forward to seeing you all down the road somewhere.”

Shaun Batho