New fiddler for Doyle
It turns out that the info we got from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver last week about Alan Johnson returning to the band was only half right.
Big Al is indeed taking over the fiddle spot from Brandon Godman, but only on an interim basis until a new full-time fiddler is hired. He is still working for the US Postal Service and is unable to handle Doyle’s heavy touring schedule.
Doyle is auditioning fiddlers now, and we’ll report back when a new one is announced.
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We hear from Suzanne Lawson that Alan Johnson, fiddler and bass singer with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver since March of 2007, will be leaving the group at the end of May.
Alan has accepted a full-time position with the U.S. Postal Service, and will be taking a break from performing as a bluegrass...
Young fiddler Brandon Godman has been announced as the newest member of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, replacing veteran sideman Alan Johnson who is taking work outside of music.
Brandon has been busy this past few years working with Karl Shiflett, Wildfire and until now, with NewFound Road. His...
Just six months after announcing his retirement from the band this past spring, fiddler Alan Johnson is back with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.
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The official announcement just landed in my inbox, including a quote from Doyle and a little back ground info about the new players.
I don't...
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