Bryan Sutton Explained

Bryan Sutton
Birth Place:Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Birth Date:1973
Origin:United States
Instrument:Guitar
Banjo
Mandolin
Genre:Country, bluegrass
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1997–present
Label:Sugar Hill
Associated Acts:Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Hot Rize

James Bryan Sutton[1] is an American musician. Primarily known as a flatpicking acoustic guitar player, Sutton also plays mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and electric guitar. He also sings and writes songs.

Biography

Early career

Sutton's grandfather and father were regionally recognized fiddlers, and Sutton grew up playing in the family band, the Pisgah Pickers. In 1991, he played guitar for Karen Peck and New River, a gospel group. In 1993, he moved to Nashville.[2] [3]

Ricky Skaggs

Sutton first came to prominence in 1997 as lead guitarist in Ricky Skaggs' band Kentucky Thunder when Skaggs returned to bluegrass. Sutton eventually left the band to focus on session work.[4]

Hot Rize

Bryan was asked to join the bluegrass quartet Hot Rize in 2002. He has toured and recorded with them ever since, and has only missed one show since they re-formed.[5]

Session work and touring

In addition to Skaggs and Hot Rize, Sutton has toured with the Dixie Chicks, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, Hot Rize, Chris Thile, Tony Rice and others.[6]

In 2007-08, Sutton toured with Chris Thile & The How to Grow a Band, a project which later turned into the Punch Brothers.[7]

Bryan is one of the most in-demand session players in Nashville, and recently produced a record for Della Mae and the Cash Cabin. His style is a unique blend of staccato mixed with powerful chromatic and melodic movements which is integrated into the more common bluegrass, blues and folk leads that are common to the genre.[8]

Other projects

In June, 2011 he launched the Online Bluegrass Guitar School with Bryan Sutton, as part of the ArtistWorks Academy of Bluegrass.[9]

In 2013, Sutton recorded the album Ready for the Times with T. Michael Coleman and David Holt. They recorded the album as a tribute to Doc Watson.[10] The trio got together in 2011, and have performed frequently under the name Deep River Rising.[11]

Recordings

For Almost Live, Sutton was joined by 17 guest musicians, including Béla Fleck (banjo), Jerry Douglas (resonator guitar), Russ Barenberg (guitar), Chris Thile (mandolin), and Stuart Duncan (fiddle).

Sutton's album Into My Own featured guests Bill Frisell (guitar), Ronnie McCoury (mandolin), and Noam Pikelny (banjo).

On 2016's The More I Learn, Sutton continued to develop and showcase his singing and songwriting skills. The album prominently features Bryan Sutton Band members Casey Campbell (mandolin), Mike Barnett (fiddle), and Sam Grisman (bass).[12]

Awards

Gear

Bryan supports Bourgeois Guitars and performs regularly with his own signature model, a Bourgeois Bryan Sutton Limited Edition. He also uses a Bourgeois "Country Boy Deluxe " model dreadnought, and a Bourgeois "Banjo Killer " slope-shouldered dreadnought, which is another model directly inspired by Bryan. He also regularly performs with a 1940 Martin D-28.

Discography

See main article: Bryan Sutton discography.

References

  1. Web site: BIG ISLAND HORNPIPE . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . April 26, 2023.
  2. Web site: Bluegrass and Balsam: Appalachia's Own Bryan Sutton. PorterBriggs.com. June 14, 2017. Emily Glaser. August 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160809181344/http://porterbriggs.com/bluegrass-and-balsam-appalachias-own-bryan-sutton/. dead.
  3. News: Stone. Steven. Bryan Sutton: Into His Own. June 14, 2017. Vintage Guitar Magazine. December 1, 2014.
  4. News: Netherland. Tom. Guitar phenomenon Bryan Sutton looks to next challenge. June 14, 2017. Bristol Herald-Courier. March 1, 2017.
  5. News: Leslie. Jimmy. Bryan Sutton on Hot Rize, Low End, and Fluid Flatpicking. June 14, 2017. Guitar Player. February 6, 2015. September 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150907120008/http://www.guitarplayer.com/artists/1424/bryan-sutton-on-hot-rize-low-end-and-fluid-flatpicking/50787. dead.
  6. Web site: Bryan Sutton Bans. Music City Roots. June 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170530025134/http://musiccityroots.com/2014/bryan-sutton-band. May 30, 2017. dead.
  7. News: Ellis. Andy. Bryan Sutton. June 14, 2017. Guitar Player. April 1, 2010.
  8. News: Reed. James. Della Mae puts extra pluck in its bluegrass. June 14, 2017. Boston Globe. May 30, 2013.
  9. News: staff writer. ArtistsWorks to Launch Online Bluegrass Guitar School with Bryan Sutton. June 14, 2017. Guitar Player. May 26, 2011.
  10. News: Sutton, Holt & Coleman-Ready for the Times. August 9, 2017. Bluegrass Unlimited. October 1, 2013. August 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170811061151/http://bluegrassmusic.com/content/2013/reviews/sutton-holt-coleman-ready-times/. dead.
  11. News: Gevock. Nick. Inspired by Doc Watson, Deep River Rising trio carries on tradition. August 10, 2017. Montana Standard. July 11, 2012.
  12. Web site: "The More I Learn" by Bryan Sutton. The Lonesome Road Review. June 14, 2017. Donald Teplyske. November 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161104115301/http://lonesomeroadreview.com/learn-bryan-sutton/. dead.
  13. Web site: STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS NAMED IBMA ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR . International Bluegrass Music Association . 2011-12-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111123195640/http://ibma.org/node/280 . 2011-11-23 .
  14. News: Kopp. Bill. Bryan Sutton on the "DNA of Bluegrass". June 14, 2017. No Depression. March 6, 2015.
  15. Web site: Bryan Sutton, Rhonda Vincent win at IBMA!. Bourgeois Guitars. June 14, 2017. July 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170709000815/https://bourgeoisguitars.net/our-news/bryan-sutton-rhonda-vincent-win-at-ibma/. dead.
  16. News: Lawless. John. 2016 IBMA Awards results. June 14, 2017. Bluegrass Today. September 29, 2016.

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