Stone Soup Coffeehouse Presents The Bluegrass Gospel Project January 24, 2009

Gene White assembled the BGP in 2001 for what was intended to be a one-time event at the First Night celebration in Burlington, Vermont. The promoter asked him to bring together a group of musicians to offer a performance centered on a theme of his choice. White chose bluegrass gospel because of its haunting beauty and the uplifting message of its lyrics. Seven years and four CDs later the BGP is still performing concerts across New England and New York. The BGP is six of the Northeast's finest bluegrass, country and folk musicians. Their music is solidly based in the American bluegrass tradition while paying homage to the beautiful and inspirational message of gospel lyrics. Their concerts include classic and original tunes carefully selected to showcase the band’s textured vocal harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. Each member brings many years of musical experience to the band’s sound. Their multiple vocal and instrumental talents allow BGP concerts to feature a diversity of lead singers and styles as the band members take on different vocal and instrumental roles for each selection.

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