Origin United States Record label Flying Fish Records | Genres Newgrass | |
Years active 1977 (1977)–1989 (1989) Past members Tony Trischka
Danny Weiss
Dede Wyland
Larry Cohen
Barry Mitterhoff
Rachel Kalem Albums Fire of Grace, Ticket Back: Retrospective (1981-1989) Associated acts Tony Trischka, Barry Mitterhoff Members Tony Trischka, Danny Weis, Barry Mitterhoff, Dede Wyland, Larry Cohen Similar Hot Tuna, Rhinoceros, Iron Butterfly, Country Cooking, Psychograss | ||
Skyline was a newgrass group active in the 1970s and '80s headed by Tony Trischka. The band consisted of Tony, Danny Weiss on guitar and vocals, Dede Wyland on guitar and vocals, Larry Cohen on bass, and Barry Mitterhoff on mandolin. In the last year of their career Dede Wyland left the band and was replaced by Rachel Kalem. They were a major proponent of the "newgrass" sound, known for jazz-infused riffs and extensive use of harmony in their singing. Their first album, Skyline Drive, was released in 1977. The band released several more albums over the next few years, culminating with their final release, Fire of Grace in 1989. In 1999, they released a retrospective album called Ticket Back.
Members of the band are still playing together in various configurations. Danny, Larry and Barry performed as Silk City, a band named after an old nickname for Paterson, New Jersey. The band was active around 2000-2004, before Barry left to join Hot Tuna.
Songs
Love Is StillFire of Grace · 1989
Home Is Where You Hang Your HeartFire of Grace · 1989
Brady's Leap1998