An Evening With Iron Horse
City Winery Nashville Presents An Evening With Iron Horse on November 2nd at 7:30pm.
Who is Iron Horse Bluegrass Band
If you’ve ever wished for a band that breaks the barriers between classic bluegrass, heavy metal and rock-n-roll? If you have, then Iron Horse is your wish come true! Iron Horse delivers a mesmerizing sound that will satisfy even the most dedicated fan of each genre. From their vocals, to their arrangements of lyrics, to their instrumentation this two-time Grammy nominated group has become a household name bringing fathers and sons, mothers and daughters together to share their favorite music in harmony. Iron Horse brings new meaning to contemporary bluegrass music. Partnered with CMH Records, Iron Horse has developed a very diverse fanbase that includes all ages and a vast cross section of genres. This talented group of musicians with their unique style is sure to please even the most ardent “Traditional Bluegrass enthusiast.”
The Formation of Iron Horse Bluegrass
Iron Horse was formed in Killen, Alabama a relative part of the Tri-Cities area which includes Florence, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. This area is renowned for its varied and rich musical heritage. The band’s founding members include Tony Robertson on mandolin, Ricky Rogers on bass, Vance Henry on guitar, and Anthony Richardson on banjo. Each member brings their own musical backgrounds and talents, as well as experiences to create a unique blend of musical experience for the listener.
The Unique Style of Iron Horse Bluegrass
Iron Horse Bluegrass has developed a unique progressive Southern style and an innate, artistic skill for transposing contemporary music to traditional bluegrass. Iron Horse Bluegrass has accomplished such wildly received projects that even several of the original artist have reached out to say that it sounds like the way the song should have been performed in the beginning. Their sound combines intricate instrumentation, tight harmonies, and an appreciation of the roots that first brought them all to bluegrass as teenagers.
Featuring Vance Henry (guitarist) and Tony Robertson (mandolin) on lead vocals and high tenor, Ricky Rogers (bass) singing baritone, and Anthony Richardson (banjo) singing bass and baritone, the distinctive sound of Iron Horse has become a globally recognized band. With their musical style appealing to a broader audience, they have had their songs featured as bumper music for news stations, to wake up astronauts on the Space Station, and used by a popular television show.
Stay tuned for the next chapter.
