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The Circuit Riders Sign
With Pinecastle Records!
PRESS RELEASE
What do you get when you cross former members of the legendary Country Gentlemen with someone who has played with everyone from J.D. Crowe to IIIrd Tyme Out? The Circuit Riders. Playing everything from smokin’ banjo tunes to soft country ballads, The Circuit Riders are one of the most eclectic Bluegrass bands you will ever see. This all-star lineup, which consists of some of the best in the business, is currently juggling recording their new project for Pinecastle Records and playing many dates in the Carolinas. The Circuit Riders are: Greg Luck, Greg Corbett, Darin Aldridge, Billy Gee, and Jaret Carter.
Greg Luck splits lead vocals with Darin, plays guitar and fiddle. His resume includes stints with Redwing, Lost and Found, The Bass Mountain Boys, Bluegrass Cardinals, JD Crowe and the New South, and IIIrd Tyme Out. Greg is not only a seasoned performer, he is also a highly decorated song writer. He has written songs for The Bluegrass Cardinals, IIIrd Tyme Out, Dan Seals, and Leann Womack. His song “The Healing Kind” performed by Womack is a Triple Platinum seller!
Greg Corbett plays banjo and sings baritone harmony. He has been nominated 10 times for banjo player of the year from The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), winning the award in 1996. A thirteen year veteran of The Country Gentlemen, Greg has appeared on The Grand Ole Opry, Greg has toured the US, Canada, England and Japan.
Darin Aldridge sings lead and tenor harmony, plays mandolin and guitar. Darin is a seven-year vet of the Country Gentlemen and 4 time SPBGMA nominee for Mandolin Player of the Year. He also has a highly- successful solo project, “Call it a Day,” out on Pinecastle Records.
Billy Gee plays bass and sings harmony. He is a former member of The Country Gentlemen and has played on Darin’s “Call it a Day” release. He played with the Gentlemen at this past presidential inauguration.
Jaret Carter plays Dobro and sings harmony. Since ’96 he has shared the stage or studio with the likes of Bryan Sutton, Aubrie Haynie, Charlie Waller, Doyle Lawson, Vassar Clements, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Jason Burleson, Tim Stafford, Clay Jones, Jack Lawrence, and Russ Kunkel.
The Circuit Riders’ new album will be available in early 2006. Check out www.thecircuitriders.com, where they are constantly updating their tour schedule, and see them at a venue near you!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Andy Evans
Pinecastle Records
andy@pinecastle.com
Check out the May Issue of Bluegrass Now
magazine ,their is a "Gospel Artist Profile Spotlight"
on Darin Aldridge in the magazine .
http://www.bluegrassnow.com/
On March 19th the "King Pup Radio Show"
was recorded LIVE on the campus of Gardner Webb University.
The show will be edited and broadcast in the coming months
on the radio. The concert featured Bryan Sutton, Darin Aldridge,
Marc Pruett, Tim Crouch, and Jack Lawrence. Stay Tuned to the
show for details.
Click the link below for the King Pup Radio Show Program Guide
The King Pup Radio
Show
BLUEGRASS NOW MAGAZINE GOSPEL TRUTHS CHART :
#18. Darin Aldridge, “Where I Am Bound”
Call It a Day, Pinecastle 6506
D J HOT PICKS
Terry Wood, The Tradition, WTWZ , Jackson, Mississippi
#1 Darin Aldridge, “Call it a Day”
Call it a Day
Larry Brooks "Sunday in the South" WEJF 90.3 FM in
syndication, Palm Bay Florida
#2 Darin Aldridge "Where I am Bound" Call it A Day
PRIME CUTS OF BLUEGRASS VOL.#70: National Bluegrass Music Programmers’ Top 5
#5 Darin Aldridge – Call it a Day from “Call it a Day”
COUNTRY GAZETTE Bluegrass Top 5
#3 Darin Aldridge – “Call it a Day”
Quotes from Radio DJ's
[Speaking of Darin Aldridge] “He is undoubtedly one of the best young mandolin players around.” – AC, Maverick
[Speaking of Darin Aldridge] “His voice is very similar to his idol’s and great example in the field .. Vince Gill. An Asset for anyone’s collection.” – Ted Clark, Bluegrass Radio The Netherlands.
[Speaking of Darin Aldridge] “Darin Aldrigde is a gem. It will definitely stay on my play lists for quite some time and I’m sure it’ll make it to the “Top Ten” of 2004. Everything’s perfect on “Call It A Day” Great singing, fantastic picking and so many great new songs. What more can you ask for?” -Hansjoerg Malonek, Radio ISW/Germany
Speaking of Darin Aldridge] “This CD was a pleasant surprise. I haven’t heard Darin Aldridge sing before, so this CD gave me a good opportunity to focus on his talents. His tenor voice is clear & crisp as a bell. The enthusiasm he puts in his delivery is clearly noticeable. I especially liked his song selection. His original material was thought provoking, & his messages were as valid today as they would have been many years ago. Special kudos to his ‘bandmates’ who did a stellar job. Their instrumental work was flawless, and dovetailed very well with the material being sung. Overall, it was a very well done project. Audience favorites included: ‘How Could You Go,’ ‘Call It A Day,’ ‘Driving Nails,’ ‘Stain Glass Tears,’ ‘Will You Be Ready,’ and ‘Crying Holy.’ What a fine debut!” –Al Shusterman; KCBL Radio, Sacramento, CA.
