| Success for IIIrd Tyme Out was nearly an
overnight occurrence after its forming in 1991. Founding
members Ray Deaton and Russell Moore left Doyle Lawson and
Quicksilver to create a new tradition in modern bluegrass
music. Joining these pioneers is Wayne Benson, formerly of
Livewire, Steve Dilling from Lonesome River Band, Greg Luck
from JD Crowe & The New South, and Donnie Carver. As the
saying goes, "The proof is in the pudding" and what more
proof of the band's niche as a top bluegrass band than its
seven consecutive IBMA (International Bluegrass Music
Association) awards. The band won Vocal Group of the Year
from 1994 through 2000. These awards stem from the band's
acapella renditions of songs that cannot be matched and the
band's superb musical talent. While most of their repertoire
centers around the bluegrass and country songs of Bill and
Charlie Monroe, the Delmore Brothers, The Carter Family,
Hank Williams, and Jimmie Rodgers, the group has been
equally effective with Gospel material. In fact, their 1996
album, "Living on the Other Side," was an all-Gospel
recording.
IIIrd Tyme Out -- Where did such a name have its origin?
This was the third time out for founding members Deaton and
Moore and consequently the third professional bluegrass band
association for each. No doubt, the third time proved to be
the charm for these talented artists. Tickets are available at Beach's Music
and The New Salem General in Morganton, Larry’s Musical Madness in Hickory, Drexel
Barber Shop in Drexel, The Music Center in Lenoir,
The Gold Mine in Hudson, The
East End Barbershop in Valdese and The Old Rock School. |