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High Ground Bluegrass

High Ground Bluegrass Band

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-------------Take four seasoned musicians, mix well, and what do you get? A high energy bluegrass band that sells out it's shows! High Ground has quickly gained a reputation as a professional, entertaining band. Four hot pickers and four great vocalist. Hang on! It's going to be a wild ride!------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------Bob Thompson-Promoter-D.C. AreaIf you weren't at 1090 Sterling Road in Herndon, Virginia last night,you missed a truly great show. HIGH GROUND was in concert at Holy CrossLutheran Church and the boys from the Shenandoah Valley tore the placeup with their hard driving instrumentals, wonderful vocal harmonies andgreat sense of humor to boot . If you haven't seen them perform ---shame on you --- get out more . Thanks to Rick Altis, Jim Almarode,Bryan Plemmons and Larry Taylor - HIGH GROUND - you're always welcome atour house!------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------Clyde ScottBluegrassRadio.org"I kinda excited about a new group called High Ground.. They have a new CD that is really good stuff..!!"High Ground- "Artists Of The Month" October 2005We are honored to have you as our 'Artist Of The Month' at Bluegrass Radio. I really liked your stuff the first time I listened to it here in our studio.... Clyde Scott ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------Gracie MuldoonDJ on BluegrassRadio.org and Originalcountryradio.orgWOW!!!!! WHAT A GREAT CD YOU HAVE!!!! I WAS THRILLED WHEN I HEARD THE FIRST SONG.. AND AM LISTENING TO THE REST. SO FAR, SO GREAT!VERY GOOD CD! THE VOCALS ARE RIGHT ON AND INSTRUMENTATION IS SOLID GOOD BLUEGRASS! YOU GUYS ARE VERY GRASSY AND I WILL PLAY YOU ON ALL MY RADIO SHOWS........Gracie----------------------------------------- ----------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------Jimmie Skinner-Promoter-Ohio----Bluegrass Junction was recently privileged to have a very exciting band perform for us that had the crowd rocking with their first song. By the second song people were asking when can we have them back, ''This band is awesome" was a comment we heard a lot that night.The High Ground band is smooth as silk. They have excellent timing, their vocals are great and we sure are glad that they came to Bluegrass JunctionWe highly recommend High Ground band to any promoter that wants a very Exciting high energy band.Thanks Rick, Jimmy, Bryan & Larry for a great show.Jimmie & Fonda Skinner-Bluegrass Junction-Shalersville Ohio-------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------Donna Hughes- Rounder Recording Artist and Award Winning Songwriter------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------Her comments after singing on the new High Ground project:"The songs are awesome, and I really enjoyed singing on them! It was my pleasure and an honor to be a part of your upcoming project!"..
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Member Since: 2/6/2006
Band Website: rickaltis.com/highground.htm
Band Members: Rick Altis- Bass, Vocals, Guitar---------------------------Larry Taylor- Guitar, Vocals, Bass-----------------------Jim Almarode- Mandolin,Vocals, Guitar-----------------Bryan Plemmons-Banjo, Vocals
Influences: LRB---- Mountain Heart---- Blue Highway----Blue Moon Rising
Sounds Like: High Ground- A unique contemporary bluegrass band
Record Label: Stone Fever Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

High Ground's New Gospel CD

High Ground's new Gospel CD, "Songs To Lead You Home", is finished and released is set for June 8th. The CD includes 12 of the groups most requested gospel selections. They can be ordered on High Grou...
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:51:00 PST

CD's Available On The Website

Old Friends is now available at our website. Go to the "Merchandise" tab on the website and you can order using PayPal. Our newest CD, featuring Donna Hughes and Jimmy Fortune can be ordered also, but...
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Sat, 03 Jun 2006 07:14:00 PST

Donna Hughes and Jimmy Fortune Guesting On New CD

We're nearly ready for the final mix on our new CD. We're happy to announce that Donna Hughes and Jimmy Fortune are guest vocalists on the project. Donna is a wonderful singer in her own right with a ...
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Sat, 20 May 2006 07:11:00 PST

Still in the Studio and A new Endorsement

Yes....we're still in the studio. That new CD we promised is almost here. All the selections on the CD are written by the band members. There'll be some surprizes and several "Guests"....it'll be exci...
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:18:00 PST

The new CD

The new CD is coming along.......slowly....it features all original songs and a few surprizes. I know a lot of you are growing impatient waiting for it but we want it to be the best we can be. We been...
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:32:00 PST

GHS Strings

We're pleased to learn that we've been chosen as "Endorsers" of the fine GHS Strings!
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Fri, 03 Mar 2006 02:19:00 PST

If It Ain't One Thing...It's Three More

Well, just hours from our show at The Holy Cross Church in Hearndon, VA and I spent most of last night in the hospital.  "Torn tendon on the middle finger of the right hand" is the official term....
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:30:00 PST

Don't you just hate colds!

Here it is, a week where we're on the road and playing four gigs and I've got a bad cold. Resting my voice today but don't know what's going to happen on the opening song tonight. Oh well, all four of...
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Wed, 08 Feb 2006 09:17:00 PST

High Ground Tour Dates

High Ground will be: Shalersville Ohio on Feb 11 Thomas West Virginia on 2/12 Herndon Virginia on 2/17
Posted by High Ground Bluegrass on Wed, 08 Feb 2006 07:45:00 PST