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JASON BURLESON. "Bad to the Bluegrass bone..." That's one die-hard bluegrass fan's description of Blue Highway's force on the five, Jason Burleson. Jason's finesse and skill make him one of the most explosive and dynamic banjo players in the genre, but he is also an accomplished mandolin and guitar player, as is his son Jacob, a prominent ...
Jason Burleson, the original banjo player with the group and a multi-instrumentalist, is a native of Newland, North Carolina., Rob Ickes, a Northern California native, moved to Nashville in 1992 and joined as a founding member in 1994.
Jason Burleson – Banjo. The original banjo player with Blue Highway, Jason is a native of Newland, North Carolina. A talented multi-instrumentalist, he brings all-around musicianship to the group, not the least of which is his distinctive, rock-solid banjo style.
The song, written by Tim Stafford and Bobby Starnes, is a classic banjo-driven bluegrass heartache number featuring Wayne Taylor on lead vocal, great solos from Jason Burleson, Gary Hultman and Shawn Lane and a classic Wayne/Shawn duet! Have a listen here.
Jason has been playing with nationally-acclaimed bluegrass band, Blue Highway since 1994, and the band keeps him busy performing fulltime. Jason has had the opportunity to play with a number of his musical idols, including Tony Rice, Sam Bush, and Stuart Duncan.
Jason is the banjoist for Blue Highway (except for the one year hiatus when he was replaced by Tom Adams). Jason’s playing has been an integral part of the Blue Highway sound. Driving when necessary, always tasteful, a great sense of melody and alway appropriate for the song. He’s a perfect example of a “team player”. So much so, that ...
Thursday 2:00pm. Downtown Stage. Jason Burleson is a native of Newland, NC. He started playing at 11 years old and was inspired by Earl Scruggs and JD Crowe. He played with several local bands and performed at theme parks including Dollywood before becoming a founding member of Blue Highway in 1994. “Bad to the Bluegrass bone…”
