| Since their first performance
in the summer of 2003, Slipstream has already brought their
rocky mountain style of bluegrass to such prestigious festival
stages as Greyfox 2005 and Rockygrass 2004. The boys of Slipstream
have shared the stage with bluegrass/newgrass greats, such as
David Grisman, Richard Greene, Matt Flinner, Darol Anger, Sally
Van Meter, Nick Forster and many others. Slipstream has had
numerous television and radio appearances around the country,
including a live recording of their performance at Greyfox 2005
for Sirius Satellite Radio. Their first recording, Waterbound,
has climbed the National Americana Radio Charts and had wonderful
reviews in many national and international publications.
Slipstream’s sound combines the haunting power of bluegrass
and old-time music with what Darol Anger calls a “surf
groove.“ Rich Zimmerman “leads with
commanding vocals and delicate mandolin work” (BN, Nov.2005)
and his authentic vocal style is reminiscent of folks like Tim
O’Brien and Norman Blake. Brad Murphey adds
“flawless flatpicking” (BN, Nov.2005) on guitar
that is always considered “very tasteful” - Sing
Out Magazine, Fall 2005. Rounding out the Slipstream sound is
Justin Hoffenberg on fiddle. At 18 years old Justin
has already released his first solo album with an all star cast
of musicians including Jason Carter of the Del McCoury Band.
He has worked with Yonder Mountain String Band, Hit and Run
Bluegrass and many others…Justin is one of those rare
fiddlers that sounds old and new at the same time.
This band has forged a unique sound within the world of bluegrass
and old-time music while never loosing sight of the essence
and soul that makes traditional music so lasting.
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