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Acclaimed instrumentalists Rob Ickes, Andy Leftwich, and Dave Pomeroy have joined together to pursue a common goal - creating innovative and memorable music with the unique combination of dobro, mandolin, and electric upright bass. They are individually known as world class players who are expanding the vocabulary and boundaries of their chosen instruments, and the trio format allows them unprecedented creative freedom and stylistic versatility. They have just completed their debut album "Three Ring Circle", which includes originals written by all three members and creative reworkings of classic tunes.
Originally from the San Fransisco area, Rob Ickes has become known as one of the finest dobro players on the planet since moving to Nashville in 1992. He is the leader of the Grammy nominated bluegrass band Blue Highway, and has been named the IBMA's "Dobro Player Of The Year" seven times. He has recorded 4 groundbreaking solo albums for Rounder Records. His session work includes work with Patty Loveless, Earl Scruggs, Alison Krauss, and the Grammy winning "Great Dobro Sessions". He and Dave are featured artists on the critically acclaimed CD " Nashville Acoustic Sessions" with Raul Malo and Pat Flynn.
Andy Leftwich is only 24 years old, but he is already blazing a trail as one of the most accomplished mandolin and fiddle players to appear on the scene in a long time. Andy's blazing mandolin break on "Shady Grove" from Ricky and Kentucky Thunder's Grammy winning "History of the Future" served notice that not only were Andy's fiddle skills extraordinary, but that his mandolin playing was a force to be reckoned with. His debut CD "Ride" on Skaggs Family Records charted high in the bluegrass charts and brought more attention to his prodigious composing and production skills. Andy's evocative, challenging tunes and complex, driving mandolin style are an essential part of the trio's sound.
The distinctive sound of Dave Pomeroy's electric upright bass has been heard on over 400 albums and six Grammy winning CDs with artists such as Emmylou Harris, The Chieftains, Elton John, Earl Scruggs and Alison Krauss. He has performed live with dozens of major artists including Duane Eddy, John Fogerty, Steve Winwood, and Mose Allison. He has been voted "Studio Musician of The Year" and "Bassist of The Year" at the Nashville Music Awards. He has released 7 albums on Earwave Records, including his solo CDs "Basses Loaded" and "Tomorrow Never Knows." Dave's bass is the backbone of the trio and his versatile rhythmic and melodic playing helps push the music in new directions.
Rob, Andy and Dave will be playing club, concert and festival dates throughout 2006 in anticipation of the release of their debut CD. Stay tuned...

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Member Since: 3/2/2006
Band Website: threeringcircle.com
Band Members: Rob Ickes - dobro

Andy Leftwich - mandolin, fiddle

Dave Pomeroy - bass

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Sounds Like: jamgrass, newgrass, acoustic, bluegrass, exciting, innovative, emotional, and as Duke Ellington used to say, "Beyond Category".
Record Label: Earwave Records
Type of Label: Indie

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New YouTube channel

Three Ring Circle has a new YouTube channel.Subscribe at:http://www.youtube.com/threeringcircle
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Sat, 12 May 2007 03:22:00 PST

New review from Downbeat Magazine

"What's old is new again for bassist Dave Pomeroy, mandolin/fiddle player Andy Leftwich and dobro master Rob Ickes on Three Ring Circle. The thin line between jazz and bluegrass has always been perme...
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Sat, 12 May 2007 03:22:00 PST

Three Ring Circle artists on Lorianna Matera's new CD

Dave Pomeroy (bass in Three Ring Circle) has produced a new CD for Lorianna Matera, to be released on Earwave Productions.Her angelic voice defies description and the stellar cast of supporting player...
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 09:04:00 PST

From the current issue of NO DEPRESSION magazine...

From the current issue of NO DEPRESSION magazine...    "A self-described "jamgrass acoustic power trio", Three Ring Circle consists of Blue Highway's resonator guitarist Rob Ickes, Ricky Ska...
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Thu, 08 Jun 2006 05:51:00 PST

Three Ring Circle this week!

Three Ring Circle (Rob Ickes - dobro, Andy Leftwich -mandolin/fiddle and Dave Pomeroy - bass) are playing a number of showsthis week in support of thier self titled debut CD on Earwave Records,which i...
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Tue, 23 May 2006 02:03:00 PST

Three Ring Circle celebrates album release at BMI Nashville offices

Bluegrass/jazz infused jam band Three Ring Circle captivated the audience recently at BMI Nashville's Music Row offices, serving up an electrifying live preview of their self-titled debut album. The...
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 02:32:00 PST

Three Ring Circle makes musical magic (Peter Cooper in The Tennessean)

Three Ring Circle makes musical magic By PETER COOPER Staff Writer Rob Ickes is a busy fellow, what with his concert appearances with bluegrass supergroup Blue Highway, his session work wit...
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Sat, 29 Apr 2006 02:29:00 PST

Three Ring Circle on XM Radio April 26th

Three Ring Circle In-Studio Performance and InterviewBluegrass Junction - XM 149AM - 11AM ETIt's a dose of progressive, jam-inspired Bluegrass performed live in our studio when Rob Ickes, Andy Leftwic...
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Sun, 23 Apr 2006 09:42:00 PST

Pre-order the new CD!

THREE RING CIRCLE IS NOW TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR THEIR CD! Click on the CD cover above. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Order by March 21, 2006 and they'll pay the shipping and save you $4.00 (US and Canada only)...
Posted by Three Ring Circle on Sun, 05 Mar 2006 12:30:00 PST