Bobby Osborne Jr to Larry Stephenson Band
In something of a family reunion, Bobby Osborne Jr, has been announced as the new bassist with the Larry Stephenson Band. Bobby is the youngest son of Bobby Osborne of The Osborne Brothers fame, and Stephenson was a close friend to both Bobby the elder and his brother, Sonny Osborne, for a great many years. […]
You Made It Right from Larry Stephenson Band
Turnberry Records has a new single to share for the Larry Stephenson Band, a song of praise from Elizabeth Anderson and John Dillon called You Made It Right. It’s basically an atta boy to the Good Lord for having created such a wonderful world for us to enjoy. Larry describes it thusly: “Growing up in […]
Life’s Highway from Whysper Stephenson
We have a new single to share from an unexpected source, Whysper Stephenson, the 16-year-old daughter of life-long bluegrass artist Larry Stephenson. Ms. Stephenson is a very active young lady, engaged in competitive gymnastics and riding as well as music. Bluegrass fans close to Nashville will have seen her singing with her dad’s band at […]
Larry Stephenson to Turnberry Records
Turnberry Records has announced the signing of Larry Stephenson, a veteran bluegrass artist recently inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame as a member of The Bluegrass Cardinals. Larry has dedicated his entire life to bluegrass music, with a career spanning more than 50 years at this point. Now leading his own Larry Stephenson […]
615 Hideaway releases podcasts with Jeff Parker and David Parmley
The 615 Hideaway in Nashville has released a number of new video podcasts featuring some highly-recognizable bluegrass artists. These are in addition to the many live performance videos hosted on the site. First up is one hosted by Jeff Parker, surely among the most entertaining characters in all of bluegrass music. He sits down for […]
Jimmy Haynes to the Larry Stephenson Band
The Larry Stephenson Band has announced the addition of guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jimmy Haynes to the group. The band is led by mandolinist and lead singer Larry Stephenson, who was recently inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame as a member of The Bluegrass Cardinals. He has been working as a professional bluegrass […]
Matt Wright returns to the Larry Stephenson Band
Matt Wright with Larry Stephenson at SPBGMA – photo © Dream Bee Art Photography Bluegrass veteran Larry Stephenson has announced the return of bassist Matt Wright to his touring band. Matt had previously held this role from June 2014 through October 2018. Stephenson says that he is delighted to have Wright back with the band. […]
Norbert McGettigan to Larry Stephenson Band on bass
Larry Stephenson has announced a new bass player for his band, Norbert McGettigan, who makes his home in Asheville, NC. The 27 year old musician is a native of Moorestown, NJ, and says that he has had Larry’s music in his head from the start. “The Bluegrass Band’s, Once Again From The Top Vol. 1 […]
Lonesome with Heartaches from the Larry Stephenson Band
High lonesome traditional bluegrass superhero Larry Stephenson has a new single today with his talented band, a Bill Harrell classic called Lonesome with Heartaches. Larry says that he cut the original with Bill when he was a member of the band in the 1980s. It was released in 1991 on Harrell’s Classic Bluegrass album. This […]
Matt Downing to Larry Stephenson Band
The Larry Stephenson Band has announced Matt Downing as their new guitar player, stepping in for Nick Dauphinais who held down that position for many years. Downing has worked as a bluegrass banjo and guitar player since he was in school, and has mastered mandolin and bass as well. From the time he was four […]
