Grasstowne was formed around the first of the year when three musicians, two of whom had been friends since childhood, left established bands to form a group which they hoped would allow them each to express their own particular musical tastes and needs. They took a substantial risk. Grasstowne’s formation has created a lot of buzz among bluegrass fans, in the genre’s two glossy magazines, and in the on-line community. Steve Gulley, formerly lead singer and rhythm guitarist came from the
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Sunday, April 15, 2007
Grasstowne at Down Home
We drive down Main Street in Johnson City Tennessee . An old brick building with a pair of plain glass doors and a small, unremarkable marquee announces two upcoming shows, and, at the bottom, Grasstowne. There is no one in line. We turn left and drive half a block, turn the corner again, and pull into the nearly empty gravel parking lot. A small sign says Down Home parking. Lowell Jewell drives because “I drive better than I ride.” Beside him in the front seat is Alisa Burdett, his friend whose photographs have been appearing on the Grasstowne web site as well at her own. Irene and I, who met Lowell and Alisa by arrangement at our motel in Morristown , ride in the back seat. We stroll around to the front, try the door, which is locked, check our watches (5:50 P.M. ) and feel a little chagrined about our worry over not getting here early enough to claim a good seat. Three young people, who turn out to be members of a bluegrass band, join us waiting. At a little after 6:00 a woman unlocks the door, we pay our admission and walk in.
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Ted,
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure for both me and Alisa to meet you and Irene! What a wonderful time we had! Hope we all cross paths again soon and often. Thanks for the great review also!