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Who are Bob and Kristie Black? Bob and Kristie Black have bluegrass roots going straight back to Bill Monroe, "The Father of Bluegrass Music." Bob toured and recorded with the late great musical master during the 70's, learning much about songwriting and performing which he now brings to audiences with his wife Kristie. Together,they draw on country music traditions to enliven their shows, which feature many original duets and instrumentals. Going beyond bluegrass, Bob and Kristie blend mountain soul with their own creative musical style, giving each performance a uniquely individual flavor.
" For
the past several decades, Bob Black has defined excellence in banjo
playing." "…a
hero of the 5-string banjo…" "I
believe Bob Black is the best playing the old-time fiddle numbers
of any banjo player…there's very few that can play a fiddle number
right." "Bob's
banjo music is a dipperful of cold well water at the end of a long
hot dusty day." Born and raised in rural Iowa, Kristie Black captures the spirit of her family's musical heritage with sweet, to-the-heart vocals and traditional style guitar playing. Kristie's warmth and personality shine from on stage as she shares with audiences the joys of performing music from the soul. Expanding the definition of bluegrass, Bob and Kristie Black weave modern sounds into the ancient fabric of tradition. Let them invite you into their musical home for a freshly-brewed cup of melody, spiced with home-grown hospitality!
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