Lonesome River Band

The Lonesome River Band is an American contemporary bluegrass band. The band has released 15 recording projects since its formation in 1982. Lonesome River Band is led by Sammy Shelor who is a member of the Virginia Country Music Hall of Fame and a 5-Time International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year Award recipient. The band has experienced numerous personnel changes over the years, and has not included an original member since Tim Austin left the band in 1995 to focus on Doobie Shea Records.[1]

Lonesome River Band
OriginMeadows of Dan, Virginia, United States
GenresBluegrass, Folk
Years active1982–present
Associated acts
Dan Tyminski, Alison Krauss, Tim Austin
Websitewww.lonesomeriverband.com
MembersMike Hartgrove, Jesse Smathers, Barry Reed, Brandon Rickman, Sammy Shelor, Derrick Clifton
Past membersTim Austin,

Jerry McMillan, Steve Thomas, Rick Williams, Jeff Midkiff, Billy Wheeler, Randy Driskill, Adam Steffey, Brian Fesler, Dan Tyminski, Dale Perry, John Green, Ronnie Bowman, Steve Dilling, Darrell Webb, Don Rigsby, Kenny Smith, Rickie Simpkins, Jeff Parker, Irl Hees, John Wade, Shannon Slaughter, Barry Berrier, Matt Leadbetter, Mike Anglin, Andy Ball, Mike Jones,

Randy Jones

On November 11, 2011, band member Sammy Shelor was awarded the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Bluegrass and Banjo.[2] Shelor was presented with the award on the Late Show with David Letterman. Following the presentation of the award, Steve Martin performed with the Lonesome River Band.

Members

Current members

Previous members

Guests

Discography

Albums
Title Album details Peak positions
US Bluegrass
I Guess Heartaches Are in Style This Year
  • Release date: 1985
  • Label: Shar-Lin
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The Lonesome River Band —
Saturday Night – Sunday Morning
  • Release date: 1988
  • Label: Rebel Records
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Looking for Yourself
  • Release date: 1989
  • Label: Rebel Records
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Carrying the Tradition
  • Release date: 1991
  • Label: Rebel Records
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Old Country Town —
One Step Forward
  • Release date: March 19, 1996
  • Label: Sugar Hill Records
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Finding the Way
  • Release date: August 18, 1998
  • Label: Sugar Hill Records
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Talkin to Myself
  • Release date: June 20, 2000
  • Label: Sugar Hill Records
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Window of Time
  • Release date: August 27, 2002
  • Label: Doobie Shea Records
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Head on into Heartache —
The Road with No End
  • Release date: July 25, 2006
  • Label: Mountain Home
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No Turning Back —
Still Learning
  • Release date: July 13, 2010
  • Label: Rural Rhythm Records
 8
Chronology, Volume 1
  • Release date: February 28, 2012
  • Label: Rural Rhythm Records
 10
Chronology, Volume 2
  • Release date: July 3, 2012
  • Label: Rural Rhythm Records
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Chronology, Volume 3
  • Release date: October 16, 2012
  • Label: Rural Rhythm Records
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Turn on a Dime
  • Release date: October 28, 2014
  • Label: Mountain Home
 9
Coming back home to you
  • Release date: August 14, 2015
  • Label: Mountain Home
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Bridging the Tradition
  • Release date: March 18, 2016
  • Label: Mountain Home
 2
Mayhayley's House
  • Release date: June 23, 2017
  • Label: Mountain Home
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Outside Looking In
  • Release date: May 24, 2019
  • Label: Mountain Home
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References
  1. "Tim Austin: Where Is He Now?". Bluegrass Today. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  2. "Sammy Shelor Wins Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Band and Bluegrass". Sammy Shelor. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  3. "Lonesome River Band". lonesomeriverband.com. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  4. "The Lonesome River Band". discogs. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
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