Years active 2012-present Website www.bigvirginiasky.com Albums Big Virginia Sky | Labels Independent Record label INDEPENDENT | |
Origin Hampton Roads, Virginia, United States Associated acts Lonesome River Band
Sierra Hull Members James Adkins, Scott Slay, Sammy Shelor, Brandon Bostic (touring),
Steve Lazar, Dale Lazar Genres Americana, Alternative country, Bluegrass, Folk music Similar Sammy Shelor, Thom Donovan, Keith Sewell, John Harley Weston, Mahesh Tinaiker | ||
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Bluegrass-inspired Americana group Big Virginia Sky was founded in late 2012 and features original music with cameos from Sierra Hull, violinist Tim Crouch, and vocalist/producer Randy Kohrs, Big Virginia Sky independently released their first self-titled album in late September, 2015. The group is described as playing a mix of Americana and traditional instrumental tunes. When playing Bluegrass music, the group uses a full drum-kit and other world percussion, which is often frowned upon by enthusiasts as it is a non-traditional method. The group’s debut album was released in Fall, 2015 after a successful crowdfunding campaign. The album release concert tour was sponsored by The Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola, FL and listed on Bluegrass Unlimited.
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- Big virginia sky original song
- Rocks salt and nails big virginia sky
- Current Members
- Endorsements
- Big Virginia Sky 2015
- Album Response
- IBMA
- Songs
- References
Big Virginia Sky features singer-songwriter and lead vocalist, Cole Clark-sponsored guitar player, James Adkins, with an addition from award-winning vocalist and mandolin player, Scott Slay. Co-founding member, Sammy Shelor, is a 5-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year, Steve Martin Award recipient, Virginia Music Hall of Fame recipient and frontman of Lonesome River Band.
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Current Members
Endorsements
Frontman James Adkins is currently sponsored by Australian guitar company Cole Clark, and the group is endorsed by D'Addario.
Big Virginia Sky (2015)
Album Response
Brett Stewart, a music blogger, recently remarked, “The album is absolutely terrific – well performed, well written, and always fun. It’s an experience you need to immerse yourself in if you have any appreciation for country, bluegrass, blues, or Americana in general.” In an AltDaily.com review, music columnist remarked, "Guest appearances aside, Shelor and Slay are truly the stars on the record, trading brilliant solos on almost every song, including two excellent instrumentals. Shelor’s banjo work on “Bullfrog” in particular is reminiscent of old-school Béla Fleck."
IBMA
Big Virginia Sky was selected as one of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)'s featured showcase artists in 2015 to play during the conference in addition to their performance during a Virginia Tourism event with The Church Sisters and Lonesome River Band. The group was featured in the Raleigh News & Observer for their performance.
Songs
Rye WhiskeyBig Virginia Sky · 2015
Pour One for MeBig Virginia Sky · 2015
Sky Is FallingBig Virginia Sky · 2015