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Some of the top performers in bluegrass music got together this past weekend to offer a very special concert for Lance LeRoy. It was held at the home of his son, Lanny, in Mt. Juliet, TN where Lance and his wife, Myrtle, now live. Now retired, LeRoy is remembered for bringing a high level of [...]
David Parmley has changed the name of his touring band ahead of his return to full time performing in 2016. Since shortly after leaving The Bluegrass Cardinals in 1992, David has worked with a group billed as Continental Divide. For a time, he was partnered with banjoist Scott Vestal, with both of their names listed [...]
When we posted last month with news that bluegrass balladeer David Parmley was returning to music in 2016, it created quite a stir. His many fans from both The Bluegrass Cardinals and Continental Divide were delighted to learn that he would be coming off the road as a tour bus driver, and back on as [...]
Good news for fans of soulful bluegrass singing. David Parmley has decided that he's been away from the music too long, and is reforming his band with an eye towards touring full time in 2016. He's planning to get back in the studio this Summer, and have a new project ready to release next Spring. [...]
Less than a year after announcing his return to active performing, David Parmley has a new recording of sacred music to share with his many fans. Church House Hymns, Vol. II was recorded with his road band, Continental Divide, and features 12 Gospel favorites performed with David's distinctive, plaintive baritone. Veteran band mate and vocal [...]
Less than a year after announcing his return to active performing, David Parmley has a new recording of sacred music to share with his many fans. Church House Hymns, Vol. II was recorded with his road band, Continental Divide, and features 12 Gospel favorites performed with David's distinctive, plaintive baritone. Veteran band mate and vocal [...]
More news from David Parmley... Hot on the heels of his recent announcement of a renewed focus on touring and recording in 2011, comes word of a new partnership with the Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival. Starting with their 8th annual event (August 19th and 20th at Indian Hills KOA Campground in Russell Springs, KY), Parmley [...]
Big changes have been announced this week for David Parmley and Continental Divide. After a period of relative inactivity, Parmley has announced two new hires, two new recording projects and a renewed aggressiveness with regard to his music career. Matt Wallace is coming on board to play bass, and Josh Hymer to play banjo. They [...]
Last month, we published a post called Separated at birth? which highlighted the similarities between a number of bluegrass stars and other celebrities. We received a number of suggestions from you, our readers, for other bluegrass/celebrity look-a-likes. We've finally tracked down a couple of difficult to find photos, and here they are. Thanks to the [...]
The release on February 10 of 3 Silver Dollars (PRC 1168) marked the sixth Pinecastle Records album for David Parmley and Continental Divide. Following the excellent Gospel collection, Church House Hymns, Parmley has switched tack and done what is mostly a secular album this time. 3 Silver Dollars features David Parmley on guitar and vocals, [...]
