Orlando, USA – Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of its newest addition to the company’s roster, The Churchmen.
The Churchmen are an established bluegrass gospel band, based in Virginia. Their southern gospel style, four part harmony, along with the sound of the bluegrass instrumentation, give them a unique sound that has garnered them national attention.
The Churchmen are comprised of Keith Clark (bass, baritone and low tenor vocals), Freddy Rakes
(banjo, tenor vocals), Gerald Harbour (mandolin, fiddle, baritone and bass vocals), Steven Martin (guitar, baritone vocals), and Shannon Wheeler (fiddle).
Having been touring full-time for well over a decade, The Churchmen have made quite a name for themselves. Having shared the stage with several of bluegrass and gospel’s most noted performers, they have developed many friendships. “We have had the pleasure of performing with The Churchmen on several occasions, and it is always enjoyable,” affirms Doyle Lawson. And The Lewis Family state, “The Churchmen are a fine group of entertainers, whose talents are indeed unique, whether in performance in ensemble or solo. It’s always a pleasure to work with them.”
The Churchmen have several recordings to their credit. Look for their newest release later this summer.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
