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I had the chance yesterday to speak with Mike Henderson, founding member of The Steeldrivers, who recently announced his plans to leave the group. In his December 8 message to fans, details were sparse. But Mike tells us that there isn't much to his decision but the familiar wandering spirit of the artist/musician. "I've been [...]
Founding member Mike Henderson has announced his departure from The Steeldrivers. More details are expected from the band next week, but for now, this note from Mike on his web site is all that we have. Dear Friends and Fans, It sure has been a great six years, all the sold-out shows, great festivals and [...]
USA Today is running a story about five musical artists they feel are "under the radar" at the Grammys this year. One of their picks is bluegrass' own Steeldrivers. The story features a short introduction to the band, giving a brief glimpse of the band's genesis, and highlighting the credentials of several of the band [...]
Mountain Stage, the long-running live concert program from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, has added a new feature on their NPR.org web site. They now shoot backstage interviews with show guests, and post them on the individual show pages at NPR. Recent featured artists include Nashville bluesgrassers The Steeldrivers, and banjo/vocal style-chameleon Abigail Washburn. Steeldrivers Mike [...]
Can lightning strike twice? Rounder Records and Sony Picture Classics are hoping so as they plan the July 27 and 30 releases of the soundtrack and the new film, Get Low. It's a quirky, 1930s period piece set in the rural south, anchored by a proven Hollywood star. The soundtrack features music from Alison Krauss, [...]
Rounder Records has announced September 14 as the release date for the second CD project from The Steeldrivers. Entitled Reckless, it serves as the swan song for original guitarist/vocalist Chris Stapleton, who left the group shortly after this album was completed. Gary Nichols has stepped in to fill that spot, but Reckless features not only [...]
The Steeldrivers have added Gary Nichols as their new guitarist and vocalist, filling the spot vacated by founding member Chris Stapleton. The following statement was issued by the band on Friday afternoon. The SteelDrivers are very happy to announce that multi-talented Muscle Shoals session pro, songwriter and guitar picker Gary Nichols is joining the band. [...]
The Steeldrivers have made quite a noise in the bluegrass world this past two years with a unique sound drawing heavily on the blues - and Chris Stapleton's distinctive songs and dark, musty vocal style. Their self-titled debut Rounder CD in 2008 garnered multiple award nominations and led to a busy tour schedule across the [...]
Today (1/16) is a banner day for finding choice bluegrass online. After the Mountain Heart and David Bromberg live set at noon on WDVX, there are three other opportunities on broadcast and online radio. At 1:00 p.m., Ralph Stanley II will join Gracie Muldoon for a live interview on WorldWideBluegrass.com, cybercasting bluegrass 24/7 on the [...]
Bluegrass Underground, the new live performance radio show we posted about last month, debuts tonight (8/29) on WSM. The show features a live performance by The Steeldrivers, recorded August 16 more than 300 feet underground at Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville, TN. The show's premise is based around the unique environment where it is recorded, this [...]
