Blog: Hyperbolium

Banjo legend leads his bluegrass band on a second outing Bill Emerson is a legendary banjo player with roots stretching back to the late '50s. He co-founded the Country Gentlemen with guitarist Charlie Waller, held a featured slot with Jimmy Martin, and provided direction to musicians such as Jerry Douglas and Ricky Skaggs. He spent 20 years in the military, most of it in the Navy's bluegrass band, Country Current, began recording as a leader in the early 90s, and formed Sweet Dixie for their eponymous debut in 2007. Emerson's always stretched [...]

• Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie - (Track Sampler)