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About Me

The first record label of enduring consequence to concentrate on bluegrass music, to the eventual exclusion of all other kinds of music was Rebel Records. Rebel's beginnings were as casual as they were unpremeditated. Cofounder and eventual sole owner (through 1979) Charles R. Freeland had always had a robust interest in bluegrass music, as had his high school friend Bill Carroll. Buzz Busby's weekly television show "Hayloft Hoedown" had spearheaded the popularity of bluegrass in the Washington area; Carroll had been booking shows for Buzz and occasionally for Reno & Smiley. When Buzz returned to his native Louisiana to join the prestigious Louisiana Hayride, Bill leased for his Carol label a Buzz Busby 45 that had originally appeared on Jiffy. By the time of Carol's second release, Dick Freeland had become Bill's partner. By November of 1959, Dick and Bill decided to form a new label and so with a third partner, Sonny "Zap" Compton , the Rebel label was born.
Spring Creek - Livin' in Colorado

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/28/2007
Band Website: www.rebelrecords.com
Band Members:
Sounds Like: current artist roster:
David Davis & the Warrior River Boys
Dave Evans
Lost & Found
Don Rigsby & Midnight Call
Barry Scott & Second Wind
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice
Kenny & Amanda Smith Band
Spring Creek
John Starling & Carolina Star
Steep Canyon Rangers
Tony Holt & the Wildwood Valley Boys
Paul Williams & the Victory Trio
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other artists who've recorded for Rebel:
Ralph Stanley
Del McCoury
Blue Highway
The Country Gentlemen
The Seldom Scene
Larry Sparks
Rhonda Vincent
Lonesome River Band
IIIrd Tyme Out
and many more...
Record Label: Rebel Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

May 5th Spring Creek Release

Presenting: Way Up on a MountainSince forming five years ago, Spring Creek has emerged as the hottest young band among the newest generation of pickers in the Rocky Mountain bluegrass scene.  In 2007,...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:06:00 GMT

May 5th David Davis Release

Presenting: Two Dimes and a NickelThis spring marks the latest release from bluegrass veterans David Davis & The Warrior River Boys.  The album, titled Two Dimes and a Nickel, hits streets May 5th on ...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:59:00 GMT

Paul Williams Earns Dove Award Nomination

Paul Williams & The Victory have garnered a Dove Award nomination in the "Bluegrass Album of the Year" category for their 2008 release What a Journey.  The nomination comes in the wake of the band win...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:16:00 GMT

New Steep Canyon Rangers Album on the Horizon

Having recently finalized a new contract with Rebel Records, The Steep Canyon Rangers are set to begin recording their fourth album for the label next month.  The new record - targeted for a late Summ...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:53:00 GMT

New Lost & Found Album Set For March 24th Release

Presenting: Love, Lost and FoundWith a legacy now stretching back over three decades, Lost & Found are among the most resilient and beloved bands in bluegrass. Their newest recording, poignantly t...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:38:00 GMT

Spring Creek Heads to the Studio

Spring Creek has begun recording its yet-to-be-named third album at Notably Fine Audio in Denver, Colorado, with Nashville songwriter and sideman Jeff White (Vince Gill, Alison Krauss) producing. ...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:20:00 GMT

Rebel Records signs Spring Creek

Rebel Records is pleased to announce it has signed a record deal with the award-winning Colorado bluegrass band Spring Creek. The energetic quartet plays music inspired by the classic sounds of tradit...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:20:00 GMT

Rebel artists and recordings earn IBMA nominations

The International Bluegrass Music Association today announced the nominees for their 2008 awards. We are pleased to say that Rebel recording artists the Steep Canyon Rangers were nominated in both the...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:01:00 GMT

Two Rebel recordings nominated for the Dove Awards!

On Thursday, February 14th, the Gospel Music Association announced the nominees for the 39th annual Dove Awards.  We are proud to say that two Rebel recordings were nominated for the Bluegrass Al...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:14:00 GMT

Kenny & Amanda Smith nominated for a Grammy!

The Recording Academy today announced nominees for the 50th annual Grammy awards and Rebel recording artists The Kenny & Amanda Smith Band are nominated in the Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 13:59:00 GMT