6/2/2012 - Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out 20th Anniversary Celebration

Success for ‘Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out’ was nearly an overnight
occurrence for this group after its forming in 1991. Founding member
Russell Moore (guitar), along with Steve Dilling (banjo), Justen Haynes
(fiddle), Wayne Benson (mandolin), Edgar Loudermilk (bass), their
excellent sound technician Donnie Carver, driver and bass singer Doug
Driskell and concessions salesman Jack Nix, are creating a new tradition in
modern bluegrass music.
As the saying goes, “The proof is in the pudding”, and what more proof of
the band’s niche as a top bluegrass group in the world than its seven
consecutive IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) awards as
its’ ‘Vocal Group of the Year’ and Russell Moore’s two IBMA ‘Male
Vocalist of the Year’ awards!! All in all, ‘Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out’
has garnered over 50 industry awards, the last two being ‘Bluegrass Band of
the Year’ and ‘Male Vocalist of the Year’ (Russell Moore), both by the
‘Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America’ (SPBGMA)!!
Their a cappella renditions of many songs can rarely be matched. Its superb
instrumentation provides even more quality sound to the rich vocal blends.
Stir all this together and throw in a heavy touring schedule, including many
performances on the Grand Ole Opry and other GAC and RFD channel
programs, over 14 recordings to date, and a desire to present their fans with
the best music they can, and you’ve got something quite ‘tasty’ for the ears!!
‘Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out’ - Where did such a name have its origin?
This was the third time out for founding member Moore and consequently
the third professional bluegrass band association for him. No doubt, the third
time proved to be a charm for all these talented artists. More information
about the band can be obtained at their website: www.iiirdtymeout.com