Since its formation decades ago, Lonesome River Band continues its reputation as one of the most respected names in bluegrass music. Five-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Banjo Player of the Year, and winner of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, Sammy Shelor leads the group that is constantly breaking new ground in acoustic music. With two stellar lead vocalists, Jesse Smathers (guitar) and Adam Miller (mandolin), and the impressive talents of Mike Hartgrove (fiddle) and Kameron Keller (bass), the band seamlessly comes together, performing the trademark sound that fans continue to embrace.
Lonesome River Band continues its reputation as one of the most respected names in bluegrass music, constantly breaking new ground in acoustic stylings. The band seamlessly comes together, performing the trademark sound that fans continue to embrace. The current line-up features Sammy Shelor (award-winning banjo), Jesse Smathers (guitar), Adam Miller (mandolin), Mike Hartgrove (fiddle), and Kameron Keller (bass).