Brothers Bob and Dave Dick from Sutton, Mass., renowned musicians and celebrated recording artists, regularly wow audiences with their award-winning picking. The Taylor-Nowlan bass/mandolin combo has been together in numerous bands since 1989. Put these four longtime friends together and you have a group that has excellent musicianship, high energy and a true love of the music.
Blackstone Valley Bluegrass plays breakdowns and gospel, fiddle tunes and waltzes and features strong four-part harmonies.
Bob Dick plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals for the band. He toured for 12 years with Front Range, with whom he recorded five albums on the Sugar Hill label, playing rhythm guitar and adding some rapid-fire flat picking.
Dave Dick plays banjo, guitar, and mandolin and he sings harmony and occasional lead vocals. He has been a member of several popular bands including Southern Rail, Salamander Crossing and Northern Lights. Although primarily known as a banjo player, Dave also shines on the guitar and mandolin and his imaginative playing style always dazzles the audience.
Dan Nowlan plays mandolin, guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals. Dan began his musical career playing drums with the Valley Airs Drum and Bugle Corps. Dan helped form Central Turnpike, the "Bluegrass with a Twist" band from central Mass., and also played with Rolling Hills Bluegrass.
Ken Taylor keeps the band tight with arguably the most solid bass-playing in the New England area and he is also the bass singer in the band. He was one of the founding members of the Central Turnpike Bluegrass Band.
EVENT INFO
Saturday, February 13, 8 PM, $15.00
at Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
