The Sparrow Quartet | |
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| Origin | United States |
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| Years active | 2005–Present |
| Labels | Nettwerk |
| Members |
Abigail Washburn Bela Fleck Casey Driessen Ben Sollee |
The Sparrow Quartet is an American acoustic music group that formed in 2005. Its members include Abigail Washburn ( banjo and vocals), Béla Fleck ( banjo), Casey Driessen ( violin), and Ben Sollee ( cello). The group is known for its mixture of old-time music with Chinese lyrics and melodies, owing to Washburn's long-standing interest in Chinese culture.
The band released their debut album, Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet, on May 20, 2008, on Nettwerk Records. [1] Following the album's release, the Sparrow Quartet embarked on a one-hundred plus date tour of North America [1] which included a stop in Seattle opening for Earl Scruggs in which Fleck performed onstage with Scruggs.
Discography
- Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet (2008)
- The Sparrow Quartet EP (2009)
References
- ^ a b "Abigail Washburn announces new album, extensive tour"[ permanent dead link]. Paste. April 21, 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2008.
External links
- Abigail Washburn official site
- Béla Fleck - The Official Website
- Casey Driessen - The Official Website
- Ben Sollee - The Official Website
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