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J.D. Crowe & The New South Announce Spring Tour

Bluegrass Hall of Honor inductee J.D. Crowe and his band The New South are hitting the road this spring in support of their newest album, Lefty’s Old Guitar.  One of the true pioneers of contemporary bluegrass, Crowe has inspired generations of musicians with his visionary skills as a bandleader, his insightful and groundbreaking ability to expand the bluegrass repertoire, and his impeccable banjo playing. Not content to rest on his legendary status, Crowe continues to refine his approach on Lefty’s Old Guitar.

Making their recorded debut, this lineup of the New South features Dwight McCall, Harold Nixon, Ron Stewart, and Ricky Wasson.  The Washington Post calls them “one of the best bands [J.D. Crowe] has ever had.”  Together, they are capable of tackling everything from sleek, straight-ahead bluegrass to more hard-country and folk-influenced songs. Long anticipated, Lefty’s Old Guitar is a powerful testament to Crowe’s vast influence, the talents of the New South, and Crowe’s ever-evolving ability to reinvent classic bluegrass into something entirely his own.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
March
10              Etowah, TN              Gem Theater – Cousin Jake Bluegrass Festival
18              Chicago, IL             Old Town School of Folk Music*
31              Huntington, WV          Mountaineer Opry House

April
7               Clay City, KY           Meadowgreen Park
14              Owensboro, KY   Executive Inn – Bluegrass Returns to its Roots Festival
21              Franklin, KY            James Monroe Bluegrass Music Hall      

May
5               Williamstown, KY        Olde Star Mall Theater
12              Bristol, TN             Earhart Campground – Bluegrass Festival
18              Gettysburg, PA          Granite Hill Campground – Gettysburg Bluegrass Camporee
19              Carrollton, KY          General Butler State Park – Carrollton Bluegrass Festival
26              Sonora, CA              Camp Mather – Strawberry Spring Music Festival

June
15 & 16         Bean Blossom, IN        Bill Monroe Memorial Park – Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
23              Charlotte, MI           Easton County Fairgrounds – Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
29              Kingsport, TN           Downtown Kingsport – Bluegrass on Broad
30              Long View, NC           Downtown – Centennial Celebration

* Appearing with Longview

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