Have you ever wondered how some of today’s
music would sound if played with only accoustic instruments?
What about older rock and country tunes tastefully spiced with
a bluegrass flavor? It's here! A group that bridges the traditional
bluegrass sound with modern songs -- Jumpin’
Tyme.
Jumpin’ Tyme’s
music
is a joyful blend of traditional and popular styles. Their
repertoire includes original and traditional compositions and
incorporates the music of popular artists like Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band, Ronnie Milsap and numerous bluegrass artists.
The group actually began playing
together as a lunch-break diversion in 2002.
Randy Tucker
(guitar, vocals) and Diane Cash
(bass, vocals) would share their love of music during the lunch-break
at work. Soon afterwards, Wayne
Cash
(dobro, vocals) would join in,
Danny Reed
(banjo) soon followed and Jumpin’
Tyme was born.
All members are seasoned musicians, having performed many years
with other groups.
Jumpin'
Tyme travels throughout West
Virginia performing at fairs, festivals, dinner and musical
theaters. Their audiences have been most receptive to their
'twisted' bluegrass sound. Having already two recordings on
their list of accomplishments, JT
is quickly gaining respect from those attending their concerts.
Jumpin’ Tyme successfully
combines the sounds of yesterday with the music of today.
They describe their group, as ‘bluegrass with a twist’ but it
is actually much more. Their three-part harmony,
outstanding instrument breaks along with clean-cut comedy provide
all ages with wholesome entertainment. You never know
if the next song will be from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s or yesterday’s
hit. One thing is for certain, they will be Jumpin’
Tyme..