Well dressed, fast paced, with all the excitement of the early days of Bluegrass. A bit of Folk, a hint of Jazz , and a touch of Swing: Chicago Style Bluegrass at its finest!
Truman's Ridge is a regional band, playing festivals and venues in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri.
Organized in 2008, the band consists of five members: Steve Sarver (guitar), Chris Johnson (upright bass), Charley Smart (dobro), Max Winkels (banjo) and Russ Ginn (mandolin). Truman's Ridge is known for its classic style, high energy, and tight harmonies and instrumentation.
Their harmonies are varied, at times reminiscent of the early brother bands, and at other times showing a strong rural-gospel influence in the two, three, and four part vocals. The lead vocals are always strong. Instrumentally the band continues to show the influence of Midwestern string band and Chicago jazz and blues on its interpretation of traditional bluegrass arrangements. The rock-solid beat of the guitar and bass compliment the driving rhythm of the banjo and the compelling mandolin and dobro lead breaks.
Truman's Ridge has released four CD's: Tru-Blue, Long Way Home, Cold Cold Feeling, Louisiana Swing and most recently Beyond the Ridge. Their songs are played on the radio and internet throughout the United States and in Europe. CDs can be purchased through the website or on iTunes, Amazon.com and other online retailers.
Contact Information
Falling Walls Productions is located in Sycamore, Illinois, one hour west of Chicago.
815-761-9631
