Hit and Run (band)

Hit and Run is a bluegrass band from Boulder, Colorado.

History

Hit and Run Bluegrass formed in Colorado in late 2001 with the mutual desire to play authentic-yet-modern bluegrass.http://www.hitandrunbluegrass.com/band/band Official Website] They have released two compact discs to date. The band has toured extensively throughout the United States, playing such prestigious festivals as Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival, and Bean Blossom.

They have opened for artists such as Jerry Douglas, Hot Rize, and David Grisman. In 2005 they took first place in the SPBGMA International Band Championship in Nashville. Guitarist Rebecca Frazier became the first woman to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine when the September 2006 issue of that magazine was released.

Their current lineup consists of Rebecca Hoggan (now Frazier) on guitar, John Frazier on mandolin and occasionally fiddle, Larry Gangi on banjo, Steve Roy on bass, and Ricky Keen on resophonic guitar (Dobro). Founding members Erin Coates on bass, Aaron Youngberg on banjo and Tadd Livingston on Dobro, all left the band in 2005.

uccesses

* 2005 International Bluegrass Music Association Showcase Invitee
* First Place, 2005 SPBGMA International Band Championship Nashville, TN
* First Place, 2003 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest Telluride, CO & Lyons, CO
* First Place, 2002 Rockygrass Band Contest Lyons, CO

Sound

cquote|"Hit & Run is far and away the most exciting bluegrass act in Colorado right now. They have been able to harness a style of bluegrass that has both young kids and older folks lining up in the streets for their show, each and every time they play."http://www.westword.com/ Denver Westword] Denver Westword

Hit & Run’s appeal may be their youthful energy combined with polished vocals, hot picking, and their contemporary sound. They tastefully interpret standard bluegrass and traditional tunes, and they skillfully craft original tunes. As Denver Westword says, their music is:

Members

* Rebecca Frazier – Vocals, guitar
* John Frazier – Vocals, mandolin, fiddle
* Larry Gangi – Banjo, vocals
* Steve Roy – Upright Bass, vocals
* Ricky Keen – Dobro, vocals

Original members

* Mike Mickelson – Guitar, vocals
* Erin Coats – Upright Bass, vocals
* Arron Younberg – Banjo
* Rebecca Hoggan – Mandolin, vocals
* Tadd Livingston – Dobro

Discography

* "Beauty Fades" (2004)
* "Without Maps or Charts" (2005)

References

* [http://www.hitandrunbluegrass.com/band/band Official Website]
* [http://www.westword.com/ Denver Westword]

Notes

External links

* [http://www.hitandrunbluegrass.com Hit and Run Bluegrass' official site]
* [http://www.coloradobluegrass.org/bluegrass-bands-performers/hitandrun.htm Colorado Bluegrass Music Associations Hit and Run Bluegrass page]
* [http://www.archive.org/details/HitandRunBluegrass Hit and Run Bluegrass at Archive.org]
* [http://www.spbgma.com/level2/inter-awd2005.html SPBGMA 2005 Band Contest Winners]
* [http://www.cagefreerecords.com/catalog/hitandrun.html Cage Free Records] online store