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The SteelDrivers

Original Bluegrass

About Me

Nashville, Tennessee, the great melting pot of musical tradition, gives birth to a band both original, yet rooted in the best of everything that came before. Five musicians with over 100 combined years of time on the job, come together to form The SteelDrivers, new music with the old feeling.

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Member Since: 3/31/2006
Band Website: thesteeldrivers.com
Band Members:

Richard Bailey - Banjo

Grammy nominated banjo player, Richard Bailey has recorded with such diverse artists as Al Green and George Jones. Featured in the book "Masters of the 5-String Banjo", Richard has performed with Bill Monroe, Roland White, Vassar Clements, Loretta Lynn, Chet Akins and countless others. He has also recorded with Kenny Rogers, Michael Martin Murphy, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette and Ronnie Milsap and has played at Carnegie Hall and on Austin City Limits.

Mike Fleming - Bass/Vocals

Mike Fleming lays down the firm foundation and sings the baritone harmony to round out the SteelDriver's sound. A versatile veteran, Mike has recorded with Holly Dunn, Joy Lynn White and with groundbreaking singer/songwriter David Olney. In addition to traveling the world during stints with Dunn and Kevin Welch, Mike has appeared on Austin City Limits, Nashville Now, Crook and Chase, and too many Grand Ole Opry shows and festivals to count!

Mike Henderson - Mandolin/Vocals

Mike Henderson is a veteran songwriter and award winning musician on the Nashville scene. He has recorded with such artist as Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler, Albert King, Hank Williams, jr., Johnny Lang, Peter Rowan, Guy Clark, John Hiatt, Sting, Delbert McClinton, Bob Seger, Bo Diddley, Faith Hill, Lucinda Williams, Nitty Gritty Dirt band and many others. Mike's songs have been recorded by a number of acts including the Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers, Daryl Worley, Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, Travis Tritt, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Solomon Burke, Marty Stuart, Gary Allan and Randy Travis.

Tammy Rogers - Fiddle/Vocals

Tammy Rogers has a life spent in music. Growing up in a family bluegrass band that also included banjo great Scott Vestal, Tammy brings a lifetime of instrumental and vocal experience to the SteelDrivers. No stranger to the studio, she has recorded with many top artists, among them: Neil Diamond, Wynonna, Rodney Crowell, Radney Foster, Bill Anderson, Iris Dement, Randy Scruggs, Patty Loveless, Buddy & Julie Miller, Jim Lauderdale and others. Tammy has toured the world with Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Patty Loveless, Maria McKee and the Dead Reckoners. Her songs have been recorded by Terri Clarke and Frances Black.

Chris Stapleton - Guitar/Vocals

Chris Stapleton is a rising star on the Nashville scene. The Paintsville, Kentucky native whose powerful "sandpaper to silk" voice helps give the SteelDrivers their distinctive sound has recorded with Daryl Worley, Gary Allan, Lee Ann Womack, Trent Wilmon, James Otto and others. As a songwriter, his compositions have been covered by many popular artists including Tim McGraw, Brooks and Dunn, Julie Roberts, Daryl Worley, Trent Wilmon, Gary Allan, Patty Loveless, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Lee Ann Womack, Montgomery Gentry, and the Lonesome River Band. In addition, Chris recently scored a number one single, "Your Man" by Josh Turner.
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Record Label: Rounder
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

IBMA Showcase Schedule for The SteelDrivers

It's that time of year again......... Monday 10/1 12:30am - DC Bluegrass Union - NCC 102 Monday 10/1 1:30am - Colorado Case Company - NCC 203 Tuesday 10/2 12:00am - Pickin' in Parsons & Roe Entert...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 08:12:00 PST

Metro Pet and Pickin Party

EMMYLOU HARRIS HOSTS "METRO PET AND PICKIN' PARTY" SEPTEMBER 22 AT METRO ANIMAL CONTROL 12-time Grammy Award winner helps kick off Nashville's observance of Tennessee's Week for the Animals with fami...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:16:00 PST

hey, hey!!

Coming Soon:The SteelDrivers ..> Play Sound Clip .. Website-->.. Biography (pdf)-->.. Press Photo (jpg #.#MB)-->..> .. -->.. "Quote Text-----------------" ~Quote Atribute-->.. --...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:20:00 PST

Rounder Records Signs Bluegrass Band The Steeldrivers!

Brad at Rounder informs us, "I am proud to announce that Rounder Records has officially signed the Nashville-based bluegrass band The Steeldrivers to our roster. Like many of you, we first encountered...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Thu, 10 May 2007 02:04:00 PST

Taken from an interview with Vince Gill in Bluegrass Unlimited May 2007 issue:

Unlike the kind of country star who winds up more interested in houses, industry gossip, and a possible movie career, Gill seems caught up in music from day to day. He listens to both satellite radio ...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Thu, 10 May 2007 02:02:00 PST

Finally! The CD's are AVAILABLE!

The SteelDriver's long awaited CD has finally arrived! If you are interested in buying one, they are available at any show for $15. The CD was recorded live at the Station Inn & all the favorites are ...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:57:00 PST

The SteelDrivers on Channel 2

To Watch a Video of the the Channel 2 broadcast with a mention on the SteelDrivers click the link below. Stephanie Langston says that The SteelDrivers are one of the best unsigned bands in music city!...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 11:34:00 PST

Driving home 'new bluegrass'

Lots of folks in Music City know The SteelDrivers' Mike Henderson as the guitar maestro who leads the Mike Henderson Band through energized Monday-night blues sets at the Bluebird.The string-slinger h...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 11:14:00 PST

Critics' Pick

Here's what the March 30th issue of the Nashville Scene had to say about The Steel Drivers at the Station Inn..."When an arguably jaded sideman like banjo player Richard Bailey can't stop talking abou...
Posted by The SteelDrivers on Sat, 01 Apr 2006 12:24:00 PST