The New Dismembered Tennesseans

1538 Laurel Avenue,Knoxville TN 37916

18 February, 2023

Description

Building on a 70-year history as one of the most influential bluegrass bands in the region, the New Dismembered Tennesseans today bring a new lineup, new repertoire, and new energy to the band founded by Tennessee master fiddler and philanthropist Fletcher Bright and his high school friends back in 1945. Make that “mostly” new lineup, as original banjo player Ed “Doc” Cullis still performs with the band today. Today, along with Cullis, the band features long-time members Laura Walker (bass and vocals) and Don Cassel (mandolin and vocals) plus Bobby Burns (guitar and vocals), Tom Morley (fiddle and vocals) and Fletcher’s granddaughter, Eleanor Bright (clawhammer banjo and vocals), who brings the band full-circle with its roots. Tickets $18 at the door if space available.