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Destinations: Life & Live 2009 for Rhonda & The Rage!
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage began 2009 with new members and new music. They didn't start their new venture with stage rehearsals, as one would expect. On their first meeting, they joined together in Rhonda's Adventure Recording Studio. They shared ideas for songs, and collectively melded their individual talents to create the exciting new project "Destination Life" for Rounder Records.
Destination Life projects a new vigor, cleverly crafted, and passionately delivered by award winning musicians:
Hunter Berry begins his 8th year as a member of the Rage -- featured on fiddle and mandolin. He lends his unique vocal style to the newly penned "I Heard My Saviour Calling Me." He recently bought his first home, and lives in his hometown of Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Mickey Harris cumulatively begins his 8th year as a member of the Rage - Mickey is featured on acoustic bass and brings a new instrument to The Rage sound with a WEBER Resophonic Guitar. He also lends his high-tenor harmony on many cuts. Mickey grew up performing in a musical family in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and continues to live in the area with his wife Crystal, daughter Mikayla, and son Jackson.
Ben Helson is a relative newcomer to the bluegrass world. Born in the bluegrass state of Kentucky, toured with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, while simultaneously attending Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee. Ben leaves listeners spell bound with his expressive guitar work and vocal prowess; matching the 7-Time Female Vocalist of the Year note for note, as their voices blend beautifully together on the waltzing ballad "Crazy What A Lonely Heart Will Do".
Aaron McDaris moves to the forefront as one of the top banjo players in bluegrass today, as he fingers his way throughout the project with innovative interplay on both banjo and 3-finger style guitar. His rich vocals are a warm addition to the trios on "I Can Make Him Whisper" and "Heart Wrenching Lovesick Memories"; and complete the gospel ensemble with his step-out bass vocal.
Rhonda Vincent leads the men of the Rage throughout the entire session. Singing with a renewed quality that reflects a relaxed yet refined performer. Her mandolin style tingles through several tunes, defining a distinct player, who can show her stuff, yet confidently support her band mates to build the foundation for one of the most popular groups of today's generation of bluegrass music.
Destination Life is a new classic for traditional bluegrass lovers anywhere: and an exciting discovery for new listeners from all destinations.
An added bonus to this new equation is the chance for a lucky winner to join Rhonda & The Rage at the Nashville based studio, to record a song. A free raffle ticket will be given, with the purchase of the CD "Destination Life" from www.rhondavincent.com and other select venues. This 3 hour recording session prize, along with 4 others, are among the selections in the Destination Drawing. The lucky winners will be drawn on Friday, November 13, 2009 in Wilmington, Ohio. Specific details at www.rhondavincent.com
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage have already performed over 65 shows in the first 3 months of 2009; but they're just getting warmed up for one of the busiest years to date; as they travel the country in their customized Martha White Bluegrass Express, and sponsored by Martha White (the longest continuous running sponsor of the Grand Ole Opry.)
Join the Rage on their Destination Live Tour 2009!
Complete project details, tour schedule, and High Res Photos at www.rhondapr.com
www.facebook.com/rhondavincent13
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