David McLaughlin (musician) explained

David McLaughlin
Birth Date:13 February 1958
Birth Place:Washington, D.C.
Genre:Bluegrass music
Occupation:Musician
Instruments:Mandolin, fiddle, guitar, drums, banjo, 1923 Loar F5 mandolin[1]
Years Active:1978–present
Associated Acts:Johnson Mountain Boys, Lynn Morris Band, Springfield Exit, Stony Point Quartet, The McCoury Brothers

David McLaughlin is an American multi-instrumentalist. His mandolin prowess has helped clarify how Bill Monroe's style of playing can be applied to progressive bluegrass music.[2]

Biography

McLaughlin was raised in the Washington D.C. area and now lives in Winchester, Virginia.He is the son of Nancy and Bill McLaughlin, who inspired his eclectic music tastes with their enthusiasm for blues and jazz. He is the younger brother of Peter McLaughlin, who sings and plays guitar with Laurie Lewis. He was also active in the jazz, classical, and rock and roll scene around D.C., playing guitar and drums as well as mandolin and fiddle.

Johnson Mountain Boys

In 1978, McLaughlin founded the Johnson Mountain Boys with Dudley Connell (vocals, guitar), Richie Underwood (banjo), Eddie Stubbs (fiddle), and Larry Robbins (bass).[3] McLaughlin first played fiddle, then switched to mandolin.[4]

During this time, McLaughlin also occasionally played fiddle with the band Patent Pending, which included Eldred Hill (mandolin), Rusty Williams (guitar), and Jim Steptoe (banjo).[5]

Lynn Morris Band

McLaughlin joined the Lynn Morris Band in time to play mandolin and guitar on their 1992 album The Bramble and the Rose along with Tom Adams and Marshall Wilborn. In 1999, Jesse Brock replaced McLaughlin on mandolin.[6] [7]

Josh Crowe and David McLaughlin

In 1993, McLaughlin formed a duo with guitarist Josh Crowe of the Crowe Brothers when Wayne Crowe took time off. Crowe and McLaughlin released one album Going Back on Rounder Records.[8] They played and toured together for five years, singing Appalachian brother style harmonies.[9]

Springfield Exit and the Stony Point Quartet

McLaughlin currently performs with the band Springfield Exit, which also includes vocalist Linda Lay, guitarist David Lay, bassist Marshall Wilborn, and Tom Adams on banjo.[10] Their debut album, That Was Then was released in 2015.[11]

The Stony Point Quartet, featuring McLaughlin, Linda Lay, Billy Lux (bass), and Dudley Connell (guitar) often plays the same events as Springfield Exit, with a focus on gospel music.[12] [13]

Music instruction

McLaughlin has produced an instructional video for The Murphy Method, and has hosted a Murphy Method Banjo Camp.[14]

Personal life

In 2006, McLaughlin suffered a severe hearing loss.

McLaughlin also runs a bed and breakfast in Winchester called the Nancy Shepherd House.[15]

Discography

With The Johnson Mountain Boys

With The McCoury Brothers

Josh Crowe and David McLaughlin

With the Lynn Morris Band

With Springfield Exit

With Stony Point

Music instruction

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: CGOW: David McLaughlin. Mandozine. August 25, 2017.
  2. News: Lawless. John. David McLaughlin's hearing loss – how you can help. August 1, 2017. Bluegrass Today. December 31, 2009.
  3. Book: Wolff, Kurt. 2000. Country Music: The Rough Guide. 9781858285344. 1. August 21, 2017.
  4. Book: Carlin, Richard. 2005. American Popular Music: Folk. 9780816069781. August 25, 2017.
  5. News: Schelle. Crystal. Believing in Bluegrass. August 26, 2017. Schurz Herald-Mail. June 4, 2009.
  6. Web site: Lynn Morris, You'll Never Be the Sun. Rambles.net. August 26, 2017. Chet Williamson .
  7. News: Lawless. John. A chat with Lynn Morris. August 26, 2017. Bluegrass Today. October 28, 2009.
  8. News: Phillips. Casey. Q&A with Josh Crowe, lead singer of The Crowe Brothers. August 1, 2017. Chattanooga Times Free Press. May 4, 2012.
  9. Book: Green, Joyce. Casi Bes. 2011. The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book: Singin', Praisin', Raisin'. 9780307742599. August 26, 2017.
  10. Web site: Springfield Exit. Bright Box Theater. August 24, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170906181039/http://www.brightboxwinchester.com/event/springfield-exit-3/. September 6, 2017. dead.
  11. Web site: Springfield Exit - That Was Then. Bluegrass Unlimited. August 24, 2017. July 1, 2015.
  12. News: Netherland. Tom. Linda Lay bring summer jams to Bristol. August 1, 2017. Bristol Herald-Courier. June 21, 2017.
  13. News: Thompson. Richard. Gospel Choices #4 – Bob Webster. August 26, 2017. Bluegrass Today. October 18, 2015.
  14. Web site: Murphy Method Banjo Camp #1. Banjo Newsletter. August 26, 2017. Casey Henry. May 1, 2011.
  15. Web site: Old Town Winchester. Shepherd House Inn. August 26, 2017.
  16. Web site: That Was Then – Springfield Exit. Bluegrass Today. August 24, 2017. David Morris. February 18, 2015.
  17. News: Joyce. Mike. "Springfield Exit". August 26, 2017. The Washington Post. September 12, 2003.

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