Darrell Webb to Flamekeeper
Fresh off his recent departure from Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Darrell Webb has picked up and moved on, taking the guitar and lead vocal spot with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.
Darrell has spent many years touring with top level bluegrass bands, including stints with Lonesome River Band, J.D. Crowe & The New South and Wildfire before taking Josh Williams’ place with Rhonda in October of 2007.
He will start with Flamekeeper on December 26 for a show on The Grand Ole Opry, joining founding members Michael Cleveland on fiddle and Jesse Brock on mandolin, with Marshall Wilborn on bass, and second-newest member Jessie Baker on banjo. Jessie joined the band at the end of September, an experienced pro himself while still in his teens.
You can check the Flamekeeper tour schedule online to look for a chance to catch their new lineup when they perform near you.
UPDATE 5:45 p.m. We just got a note from Darrell about his move to Flamekeeper…
“I am really excited about this new gig with Michael. I have picked and jammed with Mike for years and I never dreamed I’d ever get to be in a band with him. He is one the most incredible musicians that I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing music with, a true professional and one of the nicest people I’ve ever been around.
When I heard that he was looking for someone I called him immediately, because I knew he played the same kind of music that I think just suits me to a tee. I knew had to do something real quick because I have a family home to support.
I am so looking forward to a great new beginning as a member of the Flamekeeper band. It consists of some of my favorite musicians and singers that I have ever heard. I am also a big fan of Jessie Brock, Marshall Wilborn, Mike Cleveland, and Jessie Baker.
I know it’s gonna be a blast getting to pick with all the guys in the band.”
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