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The members of BALSAM RANGE are Buddy Melton, Tim Surrett, Marc Pruett, Caleb Smith and Darren Nicholson. Each one of these men have extensive music credentials, and each brings a well-rounded, unique contribution to the fresh sound of this new bluegrass band. Bluegrass says a lot of what this band is about, but equally important are the aspects of Gospel and Country Music. All the fellows in the band grew up in the rich musical heritage of the Appalachian South, surrounded by culture and heritage steeped in traditions of The Grand Ole Opry…as well as the important influences of the Scotch-Irish settlers of the Southern Mountains, English ballads, Western songs…and tunes written by the band members themselves.
Albums
Last Train to Kitty Hawk January 2009 -- Balsam Range This 12 track recording has it all - tunes written in-house as well as songs written by well-known writers such as Larry Cordle, Dottie Rambo and Charlie Monroe. Caleb Smith, BR’s guitarist, demonstrates his writing skills with a lonesome ballad “Jack Diamond” and an instrumental piece, “Jaxon Point”. Millan Miller, the pen behind “Burning Georgia Down” and “Calloway County Flood” recorded on Marching Home, shows up again with Caney Fork River – a lively tune where the character comes full circle by the end of the tune. The driving track, “Julie’s Train” was a result of Buddy Melton and friends getting together and working through a tune in the living room.
Marching Home Sept 2007 -- Balsam Range The album features six great Bill Monroe songs and seven original tunes written by band members and by today’s premier songwriters. Marching Home grabs your attention from the start with the rocking bluegrasser “The Train’s Ready” as well as “Calloway County Flood” and fan favorite “Burning Georgia Down”.
