Carolina, I'm Coming Home

About the Artist
Lou Reid and Carolina

Lou Reid

mandolin-vocals

Born on a tobacco farm in Moore Springs, NC, Lou Reid was surrounded by traditional music and took up the guitar at age seven. He held a youthful interest in rock and roll as well as country. Making music had a profound impact on the young Lou, and he found the combination of traditional tunes with progressive sensibilities a natural coupling. He made his home in bluegrass, bringing the best parts of these various styles of music with him. To this day, his music continues to mix the elements of bluegrass with the energy of rock and roll...offering a vibrant sound that still encompasses traditional values. As a musician, Lou Reid is revered for both his distinctive high tenor vocals and instrumental prowess.

As John Duffey once said, "Lou is the master of whatever you need done." There's just about no instrument he can't play. Lou was critical in bringing vocal harmonies to the forefront of contemporary bluegrass music as a founding member of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. He continued to earn acclaim with the Ricky Skaggs band. As lead singer and guitarist, he breathed new life into the already well-respected band the Seldom Scene, which he still performs with today. His solo debut, "When It Rains" had three cuts appear on the National Bluegrass Survey, with the title cut reaching number three.

An able, if often overlooked, songwriter, Lou is the complete musician. He performs full-time with the Seldom Scene, and is the newest member of the elite special events group, Longview. With his band Carolina, Lou continues to further his spectacular reputation with his special brand of driving North Carolina-style acoustic music and stirring vocals.

The Band- Carolina

Christy Dowell

guitar-vocals

Born in Statesville, NC, and raised by parents, Lyman and Louise Dowell of Union Grove, Christy was around music from the very beginning. Her grandfather, Dewey F. Dowell, Sr. was National Fiddle Champion at the first Union Grove Fiddler's Convention. Her parents enjoyed bluegrass music, frequently taking them to bluegrass events to see cousin Kent perform with the Country Gentleman.

Both sides of her family were musically inclined, with her aunt Lois Shumaker and uncle Franklin Rash eventually forming a family band with their children, nieces and nephews. Along with Lois and Franklin, Christy joined cousins Andrea, Dirk, Jason and Darren to form the Grass Vibrations. The band was a favorite at local venues, and eventually recorded two projects together, much to the families delight.

Playing and being around other groups soon led to Christy joining Mike Allen's band, 220 Connection. The group was very successful at local conventions, and soon set their sites on the Pizza Hut Showdown contests. As the group Southern Drive, they went on to win the 2000 International Pizza Hut Showdown in Louisville, KY. It was soon after that former bandmate in 220 Connection and Southern Drive, Kevin Richardson, contacted her to try out for the new configuration of internationally known band Carolina.

Kevin Richardson

guitar-vocals

Kevin was introduced to bluegrass music at a very young age. His father, Steve Richardson, and mother Sharon, took Kevin to bluegrass festivals as a toddler. Kevin's earliest childhood memories revolve around his Dad's music. Steve played the mandolin, and by the time his son was five, Steve already had Kevin trying to play one. The mandolin proved not to be Kevin's instrument, so he moved on the banjo.. but the rolls were hard for the child to pick up.

When Kevin was seven, Steve gave him a guitar and a years worth of lessons with it. He took to it like a duck to water! He began playing in a band situation when he was just 10 years old, along with his dad and other family members. They enjoyed playing at family parties and local fiddler's conventions. Kevin was a sight to see playing his big guitar! His breaks were soon winning blue ri

Product Description:
Lou Reid and Caroline have released 4 CD's prior to this 5th release. It is a mixture of contemporary and traditional bluegrass music. Most of this album is filled with original songs by different writers.

Carolina, I'm Coming Home,Lou Reid & Carolina,LRC Records,Country,Country & Western,Pop

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Carolina, I'm Coming Home Lou Reid & Carolina Manufacturer: LRC Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Blue Heartache Time ASIN: B0000Y8HTC Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

1. Do I Still Have A Chance
2. Carolina, I'm Coming Home
3. Kiss and Tell
4. Your Love Is Like A Flower
5. Pathway of Teardrops
6. Missionary Good Book Man
7. The Lonely Daneer
8. Wrath of God
9. Too Hard to Regret
10. You Matter That Much To Me
11. Bluff City
12. Uphill Climb
13. My Remains

Album Description

Lou Reid and Caroline have released 4 CD's prior to this 5th release. It is a mixture of contemporary and traditional bluegrass music. Most of this album is filled with original songs by different writers.

Music Album:

1. Child Of Mine
2. Christmas Truck Stop
3. Country Queens
4. Country Songs Old & New
5. Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Mind
6. Definition of Music: Bluegrass [Enhanced]
7. Dirty Thirty [Import]
8. Dream Seekers
9. Faded Love 1947 - 1973 [Box set] [Import]
10. Flyin' Shoes

Music Album