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Ned Crisp and Bottomline

About Me

[URL=http://imageshack.us][IMG]http://img168.imageshack.us/i mg168/7716/bottomlineqh7.png[/IMG][/URL]BottomlineFrom the hills of eastern Kentucky and carrying on the tradition of the birthplace and history of bluegrass music, this high-energy act offers traditional and contemporary sounds of bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music. Their style is unique and fresh and features tight four-part harmony that compliments their lightning fast instrumentation and gives them quartet versatility. Bottomline has been featured at venues such as Universities, State Parks, Churches, Concert Halls and Festivals. Their music is played all over the world and they have been feature-artist on Australia's popular show "Music from Foggy Hollow". Bottomline was chosen as a top 50 artist on the Americana Crossroads survey. Known as singer / songwriters they have released their music both nationally and worldwide. . Solid rhythm and silky smooth lead work puts the final touches on the sound that makes Bottomline a favorite among those that hear them. You can feel the energy when Bottomline takes the stage with a show that you will want to see again. They are considered to be one of the hottest upcoming entertainers in the industry today, and provide quality entertainment that the whole family will enjoy.------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "Great family entertainment from a high energy band. These guys put on a dynamic live show." Grand Ole Opry Star Jack Greene. "Bottomline is a hard hitting traditional bluegrass band. All of the gifted people are from Greenup County, KY. The boys show a mastery over their instruments. Each member weaves their distinct harmony part like a fine woven basket into the fiber of their tunes. Very impressive vocal ranges fuse together perfectly." Acoustica Magazine "This group features strong four part harmonies." Graffiti Magazine "High quality family entertainment." The Independent ( Ashland,KY )"Bottomline is one of Kentucky's premier bluegrass bands,and they certainly live up to their reputation with this latest recording". (Pig In A Pen) Les Mcintyre- "Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine"--------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------Ned Crisp and Bottomline For Booking Information : Red Ridge Entertainment, Inc1208 16th Avenue South Lower Lobby One Nashville, TN 37212Phone: 615-321-2004 Fax: 615-321-2074Ned Crisp plays the banjo and sings lead and harmony vocals. Ned is the M/C for the band and acts as the acts manager. It does not take long to see that he is right at home on the stage doing what he does best.Don Rambo plays the upright bass and sings lead and harmonies. Don's incredible vocal range is demonstrated as he sings everything from bass to tenor. Don also coordinates vocal arrangements.span gig="ya"

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Member Since: 14/05/2005
Band Website: http://www.ourstage.com/fanclub/nedcrispbottomline
Band Members:
Influences: Bill Monroe, Flat & Scruggs, Seldom Scene, Doyle Lawson, JD Crowe, Jim MIlls, many many others from rock, jazz,country and bluegrass This one is all one solid thing. The other is tiled
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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

New Music

Check out our 2 new demo songs posted and let me know what you think.
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:37:00 GMT

new song

I just added a new Bottomline original song "Yesterday Is Gone" written by Brandon Adams to the page for demo purposes.  These songs have not had final tuning or mastering yet.  All three wi...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:12:00 GMT

New Demo Music

We have just added two brand new songs to the page for demo purposes.  The first is a Tom T. & Dixie Hall song  Taking the backroads home.  The second For Me He Died is a Don R-ambo...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:38:00 GMT

Bottomline’s guitar player Brandon Adams to be featured in Flatpicking magazine

We are excited to post that Flat Picking Magazine will be featuring our very own Brandon Adams in the march-april additon.  Brandon's work can be found on his solo project and on Bottomline's new...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:26:00 GMT

Don Rigsby joins Bottomline on the fiddle for the foxhunters show

If you come the the foxhunter's show on saturday night you will enjoy the award winning Don Rigsby on the fiddle.  We are expecting a full house so come early.  Hope to see you there!!
Posted by on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:55:00 GMT

Album update / New photos

We are almost half way finished with the music tracks  for the new project.  And I must say Rigsby and the engineer(Ottis)  Is the best i have ever worked with.  Just did some new...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:12:00 GMT

New Album

Just got back from a meeting with Don Rigsby our albums producer.  We are hitting the studio wednesday and starting to lay down the tracks.  Things are starting to really come together. ...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:35:00 GMT

Bottomline on national tv

Bottomline will be included on the bluegrass section of a special on PBS june 12th on grass roots americana and bluegrass music.  The show is centered around ky music. 
Posted by on Wed, 30 May 2007 15:33:00 GMT

New Music on Myspace page

Check out the new BL Tunes and let me know what you think.  We recorded it Live!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by on Sat, 26 May 2007 15:35:00 GMT

Shriners Children's Hospital Benifit

Bottomline will be joined by Lou Reid and Carolina and New Time at the El Hasa shrine Temple in Cannonsburg Kentucky on Friday night Nov 17th. at 7pm.   All proceeds will go to the transport...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:01:00 GMT