Billy Charles And 3 Rivers
Traditional bluegrass sound straight from the bluegrass state.
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House of the Rising Sun House of the Rising Sun
A unique Bluegrass version of the old favorite featuring extreme banjo runs.
The Lights of Mama's Home The Lights of Mama's Home
Bluegrass Gospel tune written by Brien Charles
The band is a traditional bluegrass band and features Billy Charles on the banjo. Billy began playing at an early age and placed first in literally hundreds of banjo competitions, including the Kentucky State Banjo Contest at the age of 14. He has played with 'the father of Bluegrass music', Bill Monroe and many others over the years. Billy was recently asked to play banjo for Travis Tritt at the Mountain Arts Center in Paintsville, KY.
Billy and his two older brothers, Dallas and Phillip Charles, began their music careers as "The Charles Brothers" in the late 1960's. Although the brothers still perform together occasionally, they went their seperate ways.
The Three Rivers band was formed in September of 2004 and can be found at various venues and festivals featuring the traditional bluegrass sound mainly in KY, TN, VA, and Ohio.
The band consists of:
Billy Charles - Banjo, Lead and Baritone Vocals
Brien Charles - Lead and Harmony Vocals
Tyler Hogan - Mandolin
Clyde Smallwood - Rhythem, Lead Guitar & Bass Vocals
Curtis Stamper - Bass Guitar, Lead & Tenor VocalsHave you performed in front of an audience?Schedule can be found at http://www.trbluegrass.com/SCHEDULE.htm
* Note * Schedule is being updated.
Your musical influences
Fast Earl Scruggs style banjo playing with unique vocalist Brien Charles. If you liked the vintage "Country Gentlemen", "Osborne Brothers" and amazing banjo sounds then you will love this group.
beattyville, KY
USA
ID
573156
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Comments (14)
Great rendition!
Wow! Great job on this song. Please visit my profile and give my songs a listen.
Hey guys i hope all is well with each of you and your families.i am a big fan and love each and every song i had all of your cd's but someone stole all of them i guess they love your music to LOL.I've not seen you in along time not since you were at Dryridge, Ky. that was when i got my cd's you even took the time to sign them and i thank you. I actually met you through my family you played music with them in Dryridge at the old star the James Boys and Cecil Jackson.Well i just wanted to say hello and i think your the best. please let me know where i can get your cd's i really miss having them i hope who ever took them enjoys them as much as i did. Your Friend, vondaejackson@aol.com
Beautiful song! thumbs up!
hi adding the lights of mammas home to my soudnclick station thanks anna marie
