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"All-Star" lineup of some of West Virginia and Kentucky's best musicians and vocalists, joined by special guests, have been in the studio to record what could be this year's most exciting project in Bluegrass music. The project evolved from a group of talented friends in several different bands who routinely get together during down time, to jam or make special show appearances as a band. Those friends; Tommy Drake, Chris Stockwell, Tim Corbett, Kelly Davis, have tried to showcase their talent in song writing, arrangement, musical support, vocal ability, and diverse styles, in songs performed by several of the top vocalists in Bluegrass music. The title cut of the CD is an original song entitled Step Into The Blue , which was written by Tim Corbett with vocals added by Randy Kohrs. The project also includes original material written by Bill Castle, Kelly Davis, Mark Brinkman and Mike Evans.
I can't tell you how many demos of CD's that I get from all over the country each year. So when my good friend Mike Parsons wanted me to listen to a new CD by some of his friends in West Virginia, "Step Into The Blue", I was hoping that it was not just another demo tape that would take up space on a shelf. The first cut he played me was "Helen", a song that my Uncle Revin "Rebe" wrote years ago and it brought back some great memories. I realized that this CD would not take up space on a shelf or in a box, this CD was going in my CD player. The cut on "Helen" was just great, and I very much enjoyed the entire CD. Bluegrass was my first love, so boys ... keep up that great sound.
Vern Gosdin
I have had several opportunities to enjoy the music of Step Into The Blue, as they have shared the same bill with my group Wildfire. This new CD will help to get the rest of the world familiar with what great pickers and singers that they are! This project has a super selection of tunes with just the right blend to keep you wanting more. This is just a sample of great things to come from this great new band !!
Phil Leadbetter, 2005 IBMA Dobro Player of the Year, 2005 IBMA Instrumental Album of the Year -- "Slide Effects"