Nixon, Blevins & Gage continue to entertain audiences with their presentation of the finger-picking, early country music popularized by Doc Watson and Merle Travis. This music combines folk, traditional, religious and country in an audience orientated presentation. A recent review in Raleigh, NC termed their style as “folkgrass”. To date they have released six CD’s which have been critically acclaimed and have received national and international airplay. Bluegrass Unlimited noted that their guitar playing was “seamless” and recommended them to all aspiring pickers. Their latest release is “Pickin’ On Doc”, a tribute to their musical mentor, Doc Watson.
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Gig Length: 50 - 130 minutes
Languages: English
Easy going, blended music for listening, with shades of Merle Travis, Doc Watson and folk music from the 60''s. Mostly cover with some originals.
Nixon, Blevins & Gage continue to entertain audiences with their presentation of the emerging genre of the acoustic trio. Loosely based in bluegrass, they bring to the audience the finger-picking, early country music popularized by Doc Watson and Merle Travis. This music combines folk, traditional, religious and country in an audience orientated presentation. A recent review in Raleigh, NC termed their style as “folkgrass”. To date they have released six CD’s which have been critically acclaimed and have received national and international airplay. Bluegrass Unlimited noted that their guitar playing was “seamless” and recommended them to all aspiring pickers. Their latest relelase is “Pickin’ On Doc”, a tribute to their musical mentor, Doc Watson. Their most success (“best seller”) has been “Picking on Christmas”, which was critically acclaimed by the Raleigh News & Observer who noted:
“The juxtaposition of Nixon's finger-style playing with guitarist David Blevins' flatpicking results in an acoustic ambiance reminiscent of Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt and the late Etta Baker.”
Nixon, Blevins & Gage have performed in shows or opened shows with among others,
Mike Cross,
Del McCoury,
Longview,
Larry Stephenson Band,
GrassCats,
IIIrd Tyme Out,
Lonesome River Band,
Grasscats
Carolina Road.
Josh Goforth
Venues played include
Merlefest,
NC Museum of History,
Duke Center for Performing Arts,
IBMA World of Bluegrass,
Home Town Opry (Wilkesboro NC)
Bond Park Amphitheater (Cary NC)
Holly Springs Cultural Center
Koka Booth Amphitheater (Cary NC)
and regular appearances at various clubs in the area .
Larry Nixon is a host of the PineCone Bluegrass Show which airs on WQDR 94.7 in Raleigh on Sundays at 6:00 PM. The show has attracted the No.1 Arbitron ranking in the market (38th size in the country) each year since 1989.
The popularity of the show would enhance the visibility of appearances by Nixon, Blevins & Gage.
David Blevins is from Winston-Salem, NC and does the flat-picking for the group.
Steven Gage is from Columbus, Ohio and plays bass. All the guys currently live in Raleigh, NC.
We can bring sound if needed. All needed is receptacles for minimal power.
| May 28, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding |
DOC'S GUITAR
I AM A PILGRIM
FREIGHT TRAIN
DON’T THINK TWICE
WAITING FOR A TRAIN
WAYFARING STRANGER
BLUES STAY AWAY
EARLY MORNING RAIN
SAINT JAMES INFIRMARY
NEW RIVER BLUES
CORNELIA
THERE IS A TIME
BOBBY MCGEE
OUT AMONG THE STARS
BOWL OF BUTTERBEANS
SHADY GROVE
SUMMERTIME
LEAVIN’ ON A JET PLANE
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
DEEP RIVER BLUES
READY FOR THE TIMES
CAROLINA PIG PICKIN’ NITE
ROADHOUSE IN TEXAS
JULIENNE
WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN
BROWN MOUNTAIN LIGHTS
LIFES RAILWAY TO HEAVEN
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
WILL THE CIRCLE UNBROKEN
HALLELUJAH
ONE MORE MILE
IF IT HADN’T A BEEN FOR LOVE
Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Gordon Lightfoot, James Alan Shelton, and Josh White are the most influential on our style.
Two vocal mikes, 3 direct inputs for bass, and two guitars.
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