Band trading deadline moves
As always seems to happen this time of year, a number of top bluegrass bands are making personnel changes.
Aaron McDaris is leaving The Grascals, and Kristin Scott Benson will be leaving Larry Stephenson’s band to accept the job. She will start with The Grascals in two weeks.
The guys are stoked to have Kristin on board…
“The Grascals are VERY PLEASED that the 2008 IBMA Banjo Player of Year, Kristin Scott Benson, will be their new banjo player! This is a very exciting time and the guys are truly thrilled that Kristin will be the newest Grascal.”
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