Dry Run Bluegrass Band

DRY RUN BLUEGRASS
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There is no doubt that North carolina has always been a haven for bluegrass music. It rich history continues to foster and create many talented players.Several of these talents have come together to form the DRY RUN bluegrass band. Dry Run has been the winner of many convention. Traditional, Contemporary and NewGrass styles are all performed, due mainly to the bands influences including Tony Rice, Ricky Scruggs, Seldom Scene, Sam Bush and Jimmy Martin. Rich Vocal, and great instrumentation help to provide a great Dry Run show. Dry Run bluegrass is........

Gary Isenhour- Guitar, lead Vocals
Gary Isenhour hails from Stony Point, NC. Gary’s rich vocal, coupled with his hard-driving flat-picking style, are a true asset to Dry Run, He has played with various bands throughout the area including Dewey Farmer & Powder Creek, Harold Killian & the Catawba River Boys, and the Sons of the South. He has won numerous awards for his talents at many conventions, including at Galax,VA. Gary has opened for such greats as the Country Gentlemen, Bobby Hicks, Blue Highway, and The Jeanette Williams Band. When not playing with Dry Run. Gary enjoys cruising the backroads on his motorcycle.

Dale Mills- Banjo
Dale Mills is a native of Mooresville, NC. Dale began playing the Banjo at the age of sixteen. He has played with various groups through the years including the Stoney Creek Boys, Melody Ramblers, The New Dixie Pharaohs, and Harold Killian & the Catawba Rriver Boys. Among his accomplishments are numerous first place wins at area fiddle conventions, and performing at Carowinds with such greats as country star Julie Roberts. Dale is proud to have opened for Bill Monroe, Jim and Jesse, The Lonesome River Band, The Nashville Bluegrass Band and IIIrd Tyme out.

Carrie Webster- Fiddle, Vocals
Dale Mills is a native of Mooresville, NC. Dale began playing the Banjo at the age of sixteen. He has played with various groups through the years including the Stoney Creek Boys, Melody Ramblers, The New Dixie Pharaohs, and Harold Killian & the Catawba Rriver Boys. Among his accomplishments are numerous first place wins at area fiddle conventions, and performing at Carowinds with such greats as country star Julie Roberts. Dale is proud to have opened for Bill Monroe, Jim and Jesse, The Lonesome River Band, The Nashville Bluegrass Band and IIIrd Tyme out.

Carrie Webster- Fiddle , Vocal
Carrie has played classical violin her entire life but in the last couple of years has fallen completely in love with fiddle playing and bluegrass music. Since her first couple of fiddle tunes and vocal harmonies four years ago, she has won awards at numerous regional fiddler’s conventions, including Galax, and Fiddler’s Grove. Carrie has opened for Rhonda Vincent, Bobby Hicks, and the Cherry-Holmes Family. In 2007 she was invited to play with the International Bluegrass Music (IBMA) winners " The Daughters of Bluegrass". Beside playing bluegrass music, Carrie teaches violin and fiddle in Salisbury, and is an apprentice luthier at the Violin Shoppe in Charlotte.

Connor Lambert- Mandolin, Vocal

Connor Lambert comes to us from Troutman, NC. Connor has performed and recorded with numerous groups over the past 30 years. These include Tony Rice, Mac Wiseman, Sammy Shelor and Garland Lambert. He has also had the privledge to play on the Grand Ole Opry. Connor serves as pastor for the Troutman Church of God where he tells his congregation, “while on earth listen to any music you choose, but when we all get to heaven, the only music allowed will be bluegrass”. Connor brings not only a great talent to the group, but provides great energy for the band.

Eric Webster - Bass
Eric is out of Faith, NC. Eric has been exposed to bluegrass most of his life. Eric enjoys playing all styles of music. Eric also plays dobro. He has opened for such acts as Cherry Holmes, the Shady Grove Band, Jack Greene, 10,000 Maniacs, and the King Pup Radio Show.