Darin & Brooke Aldridge in Concert
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Randy Wood Presents
Feb 9, 2011, 12:54:44 PM2/9/11
to Randy Wood Guitars
The "Sweethearts of Bluegrass", Darin & Brooke Aldridge will be here
on Saturday, the 19th of February! Tickets for this show are only
$20.00 + tax and can be purchased in the store or over the phone with
your credit card. Showtime is 7:30 PM. Call now!
Darin and Brooke Aldridge features this rising duo of beautiful young
newlyweds singing and playing a rich combination of bluegrass,
bluegrass gospel, and country duets at festivals, in churches, and on
recordings. Their rich harmonies, supported by a first rate band,
showcase two fine individual voices with a superb blend. Bluegrass
Unlimited described their Gospel recording "I’ll Go With You" by
saying that "they set a new standard of excellence in bluegrass
gospel.”
The SPBGMA Nominations came out this week and we were blessed to be a
part of them…..SPBGMA is The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass
Music. This exciting band wer nominated for the following catagories:
SONG OF THE YEAR I THOUGHT I’D SEEN IT ALL” – by Darin & Brooke
Aldridge for Mountain Home Records
GOSPEL GROUP OF THE YEAR (Traditional)
BLUEGRASS ALBUM OF THE YEAR DARIN & BROOKE ALDRIDGE” by Darin & Brooke
Aldridge for Mountain Home Records
GUITAR PERFORMER OF THE YEAR ,Darin Aldridge
BASSFIDDLE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR,Eddie Biggerstaff
DOBRO PERFORMER OF THE YEAR,Perry Woodie
You won't want to miss this oustanding group on their first trip to
Randy Wood's!
Randy Wood Guitars
1304 E Hwy 80
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
912-748-1930
randywoodguitars.com
on Saturday, the 19th of February! Tickets for this show are only
$20.00 + tax and can be purchased in the store or over the phone with
your credit card. Showtime is 7:30 PM. Call now!
Darin and Brooke Aldridge features this rising duo of beautiful young
newlyweds singing and playing a rich combination of bluegrass,
bluegrass gospel, and country duets at festivals, in churches, and on
recordings. Their rich harmonies, supported by a first rate band,
showcase two fine individual voices with a superb blend. Bluegrass
Unlimited described their Gospel recording "I’ll Go With You" by
saying that "they set a new standard of excellence in bluegrass
gospel.”
The SPBGMA Nominations came out this week and we were blessed to be a
part of them…..SPBGMA is The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass
Music. This exciting band wer nominated for the following catagories:
SONG OF THE YEAR I THOUGHT I’D SEEN IT ALL” – by Darin & Brooke
Aldridge for Mountain Home Records
GOSPEL GROUP OF THE YEAR (Traditional)
BLUEGRASS ALBUM OF THE YEAR DARIN & BROOKE ALDRIDGE” by Darin & Brooke
Aldridge for Mountain Home Records
GUITAR PERFORMER OF THE YEAR ,Darin Aldridge
BASSFIDDLE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR,Eddie Biggerstaff
DOBRO PERFORMER OF THE YEAR,Perry Woodie
You won't want to miss this oustanding group on their first trip to
Randy Wood's!
Randy Wood Guitars
1304 E Hwy 80
Bloomingdale, GA 31302
912-748-1930
randywoodguitars.com
Randy Wood Presents
Feb 14, 2011, 1:19:54 PM2/14/11
to Randy Wood Guitars
Here is a little write-up on the great band coming here on Saturday
night, the 19th of Feb. The showtime is 7:30 PM, and tickets are only
$20.00 + tax, and are available in the store or over the phone with
your credit card. Call now and get yours!
Darin Aldridge first played music in public when he was six years
old. Beginning with piano and drums and adding band instruments while
in school, he soon gravitated towards stringed instruments. Learning
to play banjo in order to join his first band, Straight and Narrow, he
was encouraged to switch to mandolin when he showed an aptitude for it
while teaching someone else to play. Since then, teaching has been
one of his consistent activities. He now teaches in his studio as well
as at the Gaston County School of the Arts in Gastonia, NC, near his
home in Cherryville. He also played with a local group called
Carolina Crossfire, where he first played with Eddie Biggerstaff. He
joined his next band, Acoustic Syndicate, which played a range of
jazz, blues, and folk rock, touring up and down the east coast.
Brooke Justice Aldridge grew up on the mountains of Avery County, NC
just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Her voice carries the
lilt of the mountains along with the sophisticated sounds of a singer
with experience way beyond her 25 years. Despite winning many
competitions, Brooke never really knew how much she loved to sing
until she reached the age of a teenager. Success in countless
competitions led her to venture out beyond home, and in 2004 she
competed in the regionals of the Nashville Star competition in
Columbus, Georgia, where she finished third in a talented group of
more than one hundred hopefuls. In 2007, Brooke recorded her very
first CD, I’ll Go With You, on Pinecastle Records
Born in the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol, Tenn., Rachel Renee
Johnson grew up singing and playing Bluegrass and Gospel in a very
musical family. At the age of twelve, her grandfather started showing
her a few things on the fiddle. “Rach, all ya need to know is your
ABC’s …” Years later, after countless lessons from Becky Buller (of
Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike), Rachel began playing with local
bluegrass bands in the Tri-Cities area. She got her first touring band
gig in 2003 with The Boohers, then on to Beth Stevens & Edge, the
Dixie Bee-Liners and, now, Darin & Brooke Aldridge.
Chris Bryant is from Ronda in eastern Wilkes County N.C. He has played
banjo with various local bands for the last thirty five years. Chris
was 1979 N.C. State Champion banjo player, Chris has toured with The
Country Gentlemen and also recorded with Darin on his Call It A Day
CD. Chris has worked with Arthur Smith of Dueling Banjos fame, doing
commercial radio as well as recording one album with Smith & Joe
Maphis on the CMH label. Chris currently works with Sammy Shelor and
AcuTab fabricating the Shelor fingerpicks as well as custom banjo
parts, accessories & supplies to other nationally known instrument
builders in the Nashville area.
Eddie Biggerstaff is from Cleveland County and now living in Waco N.C.
Eddie grew up singing in church with his father and grandfather in a
quartet and knew early on he had a gift of singing. He went on to
becoming involved in many regional bands such as Brushy Creek and
Carolina Crossfire. Eddie has spent the last seven years with the band
Blueridge, touring the U.S. and Canada. Eddie has been up for Bass
playing of the year twice by SPBGMA in Nashville T.N., and in 2006,
the recording Getting Ready was nominated by the IBMA for Gospel
recording of the year. Eddie’s resume also includes Rambler’s Choice,
Larry Rice, and working with the great mandolin player Herschel
Sizemore. He was asked to play bass at the Roanoke Bluegrass Weekend
concert, which features most of the elite in bluegrass music today.
Eddie is a seasoned professional who adds energy and a distinctive
edge to the band.
Perry Woodie brings many years of playing to the quintet. Perry lives
in Linville Falls N.C. He is no stranger to Bluegrass and Gospel
music, he has spent many years with bands such as The Narrow Way
Quartet and Damascus Road where he has recorded five projects singing
and playing Dobro and Banjo. In 1999, Perry was called to go with the
band Standing Tall. He traveled all over the eastern U.S. and recorded
one project, titled God Works Wonders. In 2001, Perry took a gig with
a band a little closer home in the mountains of N.C., called The
Linville Ridge Band. If it is telling stories or jokes or just keeping
everyone on and off stage smiling,Perry brings a wonderful presence to
the band.
Randy Wood Guitars
1304 E Hwy 80
Bloomingdale, Ga 31302
912-748-1930
randywoodguitars.com
night, the 19th of Feb. The showtime is 7:30 PM, and tickets are only
$20.00 + tax, and are available in the store or over the phone with
your credit card. Call now and get yours!
Darin Aldridge first played music in public when he was six years
old. Beginning with piano and drums and adding band instruments while
in school, he soon gravitated towards stringed instruments. Learning
to play banjo in order to join his first band, Straight and Narrow, he
was encouraged to switch to mandolin when he showed an aptitude for it
while teaching someone else to play. Since then, teaching has been
one of his consistent activities. He now teaches in his studio as well
as at the Gaston County School of the Arts in Gastonia, NC, near his
home in Cherryville. He also played with a local group called
Carolina Crossfire, where he first played with Eddie Biggerstaff. He
joined his next band, Acoustic Syndicate, which played a range of
jazz, blues, and folk rock, touring up and down the east coast.
Brooke Justice Aldridge grew up on the mountains of Avery County, NC
just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Her voice carries the
lilt of the mountains along with the sophisticated sounds of a singer
with experience way beyond her 25 years. Despite winning many
competitions, Brooke never really knew how much she loved to sing
until she reached the age of a teenager. Success in countless
competitions led her to venture out beyond home, and in 2004 she
competed in the regionals of the Nashville Star competition in
Columbus, Georgia, where she finished third in a talented group of
more than one hundred hopefuls. In 2007, Brooke recorded her very
first CD, I’ll Go With You, on Pinecastle Records
Born in the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol, Tenn., Rachel Renee
Johnson grew up singing and playing Bluegrass and Gospel in a very
musical family. At the age of twelve, her grandfather started showing
her a few things on the fiddle. “Rach, all ya need to know is your
ABC’s …” Years later, after countless lessons from Becky Buller (of
Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike), Rachel began playing with local
bluegrass bands in the Tri-Cities area. She got her first touring band
gig in 2003 with The Boohers, then on to Beth Stevens & Edge, the
Dixie Bee-Liners and, now, Darin & Brooke Aldridge.
Chris Bryant is from Ronda in eastern Wilkes County N.C. He has played
banjo with various local bands for the last thirty five years. Chris
was 1979 N.C. State Champion banjo player, Chris has toured with The
Country Gentlemen and also recorded with Darin on his Call It A Day
CD. Chris has worked with Arthur Smith of Dueling Banjos fame, doing
commercial radio as well as recording one album with Smith & Joe
Maphis on the CMH label. Chris currently works with Sammy Shelor and
AcuTab fabricating the Shelor fingerpicks as well as custom banjo
parts, accessories & supplies to other nationally known instrument
builders in the Nashville area.
Eddie Biggerstaff is from Cleveland County and now living in Waco N.C.
Eddie grew up singing in church with his father and grandfather in a
quartet and knew early on he had a gift of singing. He went on to
becoming involved in many regional bands such as Brushy Creek and
Carolina Crossfire. Eddie has spent the last seven years with the band
Blueridge, touring the U.S. and Canada. Eddie has been up for Bass
playing of the year twice by SPBGMA in Nashville T.N., and in 2006,
the recording Getting Ready was nominated by the IBMA for Gospel
recording of the year. Eddie’s resume also includes Rambler’s Choice,
Larry Rice, and working with the great mandolin player Herschel
Sizemore. He was asked to play bass at the Roanoke Bluegrass Weekend
concert, which features most of the elite in bluegrass music today.
Eddie is a seasoned professional who adds energy and a distinctive
edge to the band.
Perry Woodie brings many years of playing to the quintet. Perry lives
in Linville Falls N.C. He is no stranger to Bluegrass and Gospel
music, he has spent many years with bands such as The Narrow Way
Quartet and Damascus Road where he has recorded five projects singing
and playing Dobro and Banjo. In 1999, Perry was called to go with the
band Standing Tall. He traveled all over the eastern U.S. and recorded
one project, titled God Works Wonders. In 2001, Perry took a gig with
a band a little closer home in the mountains of N.C., called The
Linville Ridge Band. If it is telling stories or jokes or just keeping
everyone on and off stage smiling,Perry brings a wonderful presence to
the band.
Randy Wood Guitars
1304 E Hwy 80
912-748-1930
randywoodguitars.com
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