Nothing – new single from Deeper Shade of Blue
North Carolina’s Deeper Shade of Blue is one of several contemporary bluegrass acts with more than one lead singer, offering them a variety of sounds in their show. At one time such was generally discouraged in the industry, believing that it would confuse fans who heard them on the radio. But groups like Seldom Scene […]
Jim Fraley passes
Jim Fraley – photo (on right) © John Atwater Jimmy “Jim” Fraley, 68, North Carolina banjoist and former member of Deeper Shade of Blue, passed away on January 30 following a period of declining health. Fraley, who did everything left-handed except play the banjo, began picking as a teenager. He shared in a 2020 interview, […]
Reso-guitarist Frank Poindexter set to retire next year
North Carolina resophonic guitarist Frank Poindexter has decided to retire from professional touring starting in 2025. The slide wizard has been performing, writing, and recording in the bluegrass realm for most of his adult life, including stints with Larry (his nephew), and Dickie Betts. He has spent more than a dozen years with Deeper Shade […]
Touch The Ground from Deeper Shade of Blue
Turnberry Records has a second single from their first project for North Carolina bluegrass veterans Deeper Shade of Blue, who signed with the label this past summer. These guys have been together going on two decades now, offering a strong contemporary style of traditional bluegrass. Their sound is based on forceful lead and harmony vocals, […]
Frank Poindexter honored at ResoGat ’24
Frank Poindexter – photo © Deb Miller (B Chord Photography) Dobroist Frank Poindexter was honored at the annual ResosGat (Resphonic Gathering) held this past weekend at the Holiday Inn in Wilkesboro, NC. ResoGat is a group of musicians who assemble once a year to share their music and their love of resophonic guitars. The gathering […]
Deeper Shade of Blue to Turnberry Records
Turnberry Records have announced popular North Carolina band Deeper Shade of Blue as the newest signees with the label. Together for more than 20 years, and with six, self-produced albums to their credit, the band specializes in crisp, contemporary bluegrass with strong harmony singing. They appear throughout the southeast and beyond, behind the lead singing […]
Chad Day to Deeper Shade of Blue
Chad Day – photo © Laci Mack North Carolina’s Deeper Shade of Blue has a new band member, Chad Day, joining the Pinecastle Records artists on banjo. Day replaces Steve Wilson who left to focus on his Wilson Banjo Company. His Deeper Shade of Blue band mates wish him the best of luck. Day was […]
Jason Fraley returns to Deeper Shade of Blue for one last show
Jason Fraley, long time mandolinist/baritone singer with Deeper Shade of Blue, stepped down from the band at the end of 2022. He was prepping for extensive double jaw surgery, and looking to focus more on his family and his work as minister of music in his south central North Carolina church. Recovery from the surgery […]
Milom Williams to Deeper Shade of Blue
As Jason Fraley exits North Carolina’s Deeper Shade of Blue, Milom Williams steps into his position as the band’s new mandolinist and baritone singer. DSB’s longtime lead singer and guitarist, Troy Pope, shared… “Jason stood beside me for 20 plus years. We have made some great music, harmony, and memories, but I am happy for […]
Jason Fraley departing Deeper Shade of Blue
Jason Fraley, long time mandolinist with Deeper Shade of Blue, is stepping down from that position. “I’ve been seeking things out and praying about making the right decision,” stated the Monroe, NC native in a phone interview. “It’s been hard. I’ve been with DSOB over 22 years. I joined right out of college.” The timing […]
