Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass
Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass is an American bluegrass band dedicated to the traditional style. The band was originally called "Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass", but was renamed after the death of Bob Paisley in 2004.[1]
History
[edit]Originally known as, Ted Lundy, Bob Paisley And The Southern Mountain boys, they gained some recognition when they performed on New Jersey Public Television.[2] The original members were Ted Lundy, Bob Paisley, Fred Hannah and Jerry Lundy. They were soon joined by Bob's son, Dan Paisley, and Ted Lundy's sons T.J. and Bobby. After the death of Ted Lundy the band became known as Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass.[3] The Southern Grass has performed at notable events such as the Presidential Inauguration of Jimmy Carter, an official state visit of Princess Anne, and at the Library of Congress in 2015[4] Bob Paisley lost a two-year battle with cancer in November, 2004.[5] Since that time, his son Danny Paisley has fronted the band. In 2009 the group received the Song of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) for the song "Don't Throw Mama's Flowers Away" written by Chris Stuart and Ivan Rosenberg. In 2016 Danny Paisley received the IBMA's Male Vocalist of the Year award. In November 2019, the band announced a signing to Pinecastle Records.[6]
Band members
[edit]Original membership
[edit]As of 2018
[edit]- Danny Paisley: Guitar and vocals
- Bobby Lundy: Bass and Vocals
- Ryan Paisley: Mandolin[7]
- T. J. Lundy: Fiddle
- Mark Delaney: Banjo
Discography
[edit]- The Tradition Continues: Dan Paisley - 2005
- The Room Over Mine. Rounder Records, 2008.[8]
- The Road into Town: Patuxent Music - 2012
- Weary River: Patuxent Music - 2015
- That's Why I'm Lonesome: Patuxent Music -
References
[edit]- ^ Downey, Sally A. "Bob Paisley, bluegrass singer and guitarist, 73". The Inquirer, 2 December 2004.
- ^ Billboard 3 Dec 1977
- ^ "In Tribute | Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass". Archived from the original on 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ "The Legacy of Ola Belle Reed: Concert". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ "Bluegrass Musician Bob Paisley Dies at 73 | World Music Central.org". Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ "Danny Paisley to Pinecastle Records". Bluegrass Today. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ "Forgotten Gardens: From Ashe County, North Carolina to Baltimore's 'hillbilly ghettos,' musicians planted the seeds for new grass and the old-time music revival". Baltimore City Paper. Tribune Publishing. October 21, 2015. Archived from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
- ^ Forss, Matthew. "New Reviews: May 2008.Inside World Music