Big Virginia Sky

Bluegrass-inspired Americana group Big Virginia Sky was founded in late 2012 and features original music with cameos from Sierra Hull, violinist Tim Crouch, and vocalist/producer Randy Kohrs, Big Virginia Sky independently released their first self-titled album in late September, 2015.^[1] The group is described as playing a mix of Americana and traditional instrumental tunes. When playing Bluegrass music, the group uses a full drum-kit and other world percussion, which is often frowned upon by enthusiasts as it is a non-traditional method. The group’s debut album was released in Fall, 2015 after a successful crowdfunding^[2] campaign. The album features original songs written by the band as well as those co-written with singer-songwriters such as Tanya Gallagher (Love Song) and Logan Vath (Whiskey and Long Talks). The album release concert tour was sponsored by The Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola, FL^[3][4] and listed on Bluegrass Unlimited.^[5]

Big Virginia Sky features singer-songwriter and lead vocalist, Cole Clark-sponsored guitar player, James Adkins,^[6] with an addition from award-winning vocalist and mandolin player, Scott Slay.^[7][8] Co-founding member, Sammy Shelor, is a 5-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year,^[9] Steve Martin Award recipient,^[10] Virginia Music Hall of Fame recipient^[11] and frontman of Lonesome River Band.^[12]