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Infamous Stringdusters

By Kim Ruehl, About.com

Infamous Stringdusters Live in Concert

Infamous Stringdusters Live in Concert

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Description of Infamous Stringdusters' Music:

Bluegrass

Comparisons:

Members of the Infamous Stringdusters have played with folks ranging from Dolly Parton to Charlie Daniels and Vanessa Carlton. Clearly, their influences range in style. However, fans of Tim O'Brien, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, and Alison Krauss and Union Station may appreciate and enjoy the Stringdusters' music.

Recommended CDs by Infamous Stringdusters:

Fork in the Road (Sugar Hill, 2007) Compare Prices

The Infamous Stringdusters (Sugar Hill 2008) Compare Prices

Purchase/Download Infamous Stringdusters MP3s:

"You Can't Handle the Truth"
"Bound for Tennessee"
"Fork in the Road"

Infamous Stringdusters Members:

Andy Hall (dobro)
Andy Falco (guitar)
Chris Pandolfi (banjo)
Jeremy Garrett (fiddle)
Jesse Cobb (mandolin)
Travis Book (bass)

Infamous Stringdusters Biography:

All the members of the Infamous Stringdusters have had rather illustrious careers as backup and session players. Andy Hall has played with legends like Earl Scruggs and Dolly Parton, Andy Falco's resume includes stints with the Greencards and Levon Helm. Chris Pandolfis background includes a stint with Drew Emmit, fiddler Garrett has played with Bobby Osborne, Jesse Cobb has played with Jim Lauderdale, and bassist Cook has shared the stage with Benny "Burle" Galloway."

In other words, by the time they released their 2007 debut Fork in the Road, this group of artists was hardly new on the scene. The album earned them several award and honor nominations, including recognition from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). Since releasing it, they've toured extensively, have starred in a documentary made about their touring experience, and signed a deal with Lion's Gate Films which will license their music for commercials and other media.

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