Deeper Shade of Blue

North Carolina's Deeper Shade of Blue is one of several contemporary bluegrass acts with more than one lead singer, offering them a variety of sounds in their show. At one time such was generally discouraged in the industry, believing that

Jim Fraley - photo (on right) © John Atwater Jimmy "Jim" Fraley, 68, North Carolina banjoist and former member of Deeper Shade of Blue, passed away on January 30 following a period of declining health. Fraley, who did everything left-handed except play

North Carolina resophonic guitarist Frank Poindexter has decided to retire from professional touring starting in 2025. The slide wizard has been performing, writing, and recording in the bluegrass realm for most of his adult life, including stints with Larry (his nephew),

Turnberry Records has a second single from their first project for North Carolina bluegrass veterans Deeper Shade of Blue, who signed with the label this past summer. These guys have been together going on two decades now, offering a strong contemporary

Frank Poindexter - photo © Deb Miller (B Chord Photography) Dobroist Frank Poindexter was honored at the annual ResosGat (Resphonic Gathering) held this past weekend at the Holiday Inn in Wilkesboro, NC. ResoGat is a group of musicians who assemble once

Turnberry Records have announced popular North Carolina band Deeper Shade of Blue as the newest signees with the label. Together for more than 20 years, and with six, self-produced albums to their credit, the band specializes in crisp, contemporary bluegrass with

Chad Day - photo © Laci Mack North Carolina's Deeper Shade of Blue has a new band member, Chad Day, joining the Pinecastle Records artists on banjo. Day replaces Steve Wilson who left to focus on his Wilson Banjo Company. His

Jason Fraley, long time mandolinist/baritone singer with Deeper Shade of Blue, stepped down from the band at the end of 2022. He was prepping for extensive double jaw surgery, and looking to focus more on his family and his work

As Jason Fraley exits North Carolina's Deeper Shade of Blue, Milom Williams steps into his position as the band's new mandolinist and baritone singer. DSB's longtime lead singer and guitarist, Troy Pope, shared... "Jason stood beside me for 20 plus years. We

Jason Fraley, long time mandolinist with Deeper Shade of Blue, is stepping down from that position. "I've been seeking things out and praying about making the right decision," stated the Monroe, NC native in a phone interview. "It's been hard. I've