Blue Canyon Boys

The Blue Canyon Boys have quickly earned a reputation as one of the premier bluegrass bands of the Rocky Mountain region. Blending incredible traditional and brother-duet-style vocals & award winning instrumental proficiency, this energetic band drives audiences to their feet & leaves them asking for more! Kentucky native Gary Dark plays the mandolin & contributes many original songs to the band. His amazing tenor singing puts the “high” in the band’s high lonesome sound. Gary’s soaring voice often elicits enthusiastic responses from audiences, and his unique, high-speed mandolin style adds to the musical excitement. Guitarist Jason Hicks also writes material for the band, & his interest in pioneering guitarists such as Don Reno & Norman Blake has helped him to develop a style that draws from the raw emotional energy of the past. Jason’s knowledge about the early pioneers of bluegrass guitar landed him a feature article in Flatpicking Guitar magazine, for which he has also appeared as a guest columnist. Jason’s unique vocal style plays a key role in the Blue Canyon Boys’ sound. Drew Garrett slaps a mean bass & and sings baritone vocals with the band. His credits include the innovative 1980s new grass band “Danger in the Air”, whose members went on to play with bands such as The Dixie Chicks & The John Jorgenson Quintet. Drew also performed with and recorded two albums with The Domestic Science Club on Discovery/Elektra Records. Texas native and banjoist Chris Elliott is a founding member of the Rebel Recording bluegrass band Spring Creek and the 2007 Rockygrass banjo champion. He has had the privilege of sharing the stage with many of his bluegrass heroes including Tony Trischka, Michael Cleveland Pete Wernick, Alan Munde, Sally Van Meter, Matt Flinner , and many others. Chris studied banjo extensively with Alan Munde and now works closely with Pete Wernick at his Dr. Banjo Jam Camp. For more information on Chris and his teaching schedule, visit www.chriselliottbanjo.com With four well-received recordings (“Just an Old Dirt Road” 2006, “Hello City Limits” 2008, “House Full of Sorrow” 2009 & the newly released “Mountain Bound”), and their win of the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band competition in 2008, the Blue Canyon Boys have been steadily working their way into the hearts of bluegrass music lovers across the West. From the first sound of the hard driving banjo to the final rumble of the doghouse bass, the Blue Canyon Boys are sure to entertain and energize.