WMMT’s Bluegrass Express Live is proud to present, once again, Blue Highway to the Appalshop Theatre in downtown Whitesburg, on Thursday October 9, 2008. Doors will open at 7:00pm, and the performance will start at 7:30 pm. The theatre is located at 91 Madison Avenue. Tickets are $15 each and may be reserved on-site at Appalshop, by calling 606-633-0108, or via email at info@appalshop.org.

At the 14-year mark, Blue Highway is indisputably one of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass. The band's eight exceptional albums and compelling live performances give proof to the stellar reviews, Grammy nominations, and numerous awards earned by the band since it first took the stage on December 31, 1994.

With a deep bench of virtuosic songwriters, vocalists and instrumentalists, Blue Highway's hallmark is an unwavering commitment to the ensemble, the “democracy of the band” that makes Blue Highway a powerhouse.

Individually, Jason Burleson (banjo, guitar, mandolin), Rob Ickes (Dobro), Shawn Lane (mandolin, fiddle, vocals), Tim Stafford (guitar, vocals), and Wayne Taylor (bass, vocals) are masters of their respective roles. Together, in Stafford's words, they are “a democracy in the best sense of the word”: five gifted artists selflessly merging their talents into a seamlessly brilliant group sound. As a result, the band moves from strength to strength, more mature and impressive with each new album.

Blue Highway has five gifted writers in its ranks. Rob and Jason turn out the heart-pounding instrumentals, while Shawn, Tim and Wayne give Blue Highway a depth of songwriting talent unprecedented in sixty years of bluegrass bands.

With eight highly-acclaimed albums to its credit, Blue Highway has garnered two Grammy nominations, a Dove Award, topped the Bluegrass Unlimited radio charts, and won numerous International Bluegrass Music Association awards. Refusing to coast on past glories, Blue Highway continues to push its music to new levels of accomplishment. Artfully balanced between tradition and innovation, it remains in the forefront of contemporary bluegrass music.

More information on Blue Highway can be found at www.bluehighwayband.com.

Season Tickets: If you would like to purchase season tickets to attend the remaining three Fall 2008 Bluegrass Express Live concerts, you can save money now by purchasing a Season Ticket for just $35.00. Season Tickets will be on sale at the October 9 show, or you can contact WMMT at 606-633-0108 to get more information or pay by credit card.

Remaining Fall 2008 Bluegrass Express Live Concerts:
October 9, – Blue Highway
November 6, – Grasstowne
December 4, – Larry Sparks

For questions, please contact Debbie Sutton at 606-633-0108 or email wmmtfm@appalshop.org.

WMMT-FM, 88.7 is a public community radio station, broadcasting to southwestern Virginia, southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky, as well as parts of Tennessee and western North Carolina and worldwide on the internet. It is a part of the Appalshop arts and education center.