The Rarely Herd are an American bluegrass band from Athens County, Ohio, founded in 1989, playing progressive and traditional bluegrass as well as their own unique compositions and adaptations from other genres.All Music Guide to Country, Back Beat Books, 2003
History The Rarely Herd toured extensively on the festival circuit, where audiences enjoyed their close vocal harmonies and high energy performances. In 1997 they performed in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada as part of the Bluegrass Sundays Concert Series organized by the Northern Bluegrass Committee.Strings, newsletter of the Pineridge Bluegrass Folklore Society, March 1997 In 1997 they were headliners at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards festival in Huntsville, Ontario.Strings, newsletter of the Pineridge Bluegrass Folklore Society, February 1999
In 1992 the Rarely Herd showcased at the International Bluegrass Music Awards. That year their first album, "Midnight Loneliness" was issued by Pinecastle, followed by "Heartbreak City" in 1994. "What About Him", released in 1996, earned then a Dove Award nomination. "Coming of Age" was released in 1998, "Part of Growing Up" was released in 2000, both produced by Ronnie Reno. Three more CD's, "Return Journey" in 2004, "Round-up, Vol One" in 2007, and "Fields of the Harvest" in 2007, were released on their own label.
Members Current members Jim Stack - Guitar/Vocals Jeff Weaver - Bass/Vocals Calvin Leport - Banjo Dan Brooks - Dobro Alan Stack - Fiddle/Mandolin/Vocals
Former members Jeff Hardin Ned Luberecki Shayne Bartley Chris Stockwell Todd Sams Brandon Shuping
Discography Source:
Main albums 1991 - Live at the Rec Center 1992 - Midnight Loneliness 1994 - Heartbreak City 1995 - Pure Homemade Love 1997 - What About Him 1998 - Coming of Age 2000 - Part of Growing Up 2004 - Return Journey 2007 - Fields of the Harvest
Compilations 2007 - Roundup, Vol. 1
Videos 1997 - The Rarely Herd: Live from Kissimmee
Singles 1993 - The Fish Song, Living in a Mobile Home
See also The Seldom Scene Blue Highway IIIrd Tyme Out
References
External links Official website Official MySpace page [ The Rarely Herd] at Allmusic CMT Biography Yahoo! Music Biography