“…comfortably at the sweet spot where bluegrass and jazz meet…” — Country Weekly

“…Missy leads her quintet of young acoustic aces through bluegrass, newgrass, pop and jazz terrains with solid yet inventive support, fluid solos and engaging vocals.”  — Bass Player Magazine

“With her incredible bass playing aside, Missy’s steamy vocals are also unique for the genre. She has the voice of a jazz singer mixed with country and pop influences.”  — The Prog File

Missy Raines is the most decorated bass player in the history of the International Bluegrass Music Association…with seven Bass Player of the Year Awards to her credit. A former member of the Grammy-nominated Claire Lynch Band and the acclaimed duo, Jim Hurst and Missy Raines, Missy is a trailblazer in her field, adding a jazz-tinged groove to bluegrass virtuosity. Her rich pedigree reaches from legends such as Mac Wiseman, Kenny Baker, Josh Graves and Eddie and Martha Adcock, to contemporary artists like Peter Rowan, Laurie Lewis, Dudley Connell and Don Rigsby. Missy also toured and recorded with the rootsy, edgy Brother Boys.

With the New Hip she leads a group of fearless, gifted players who are at ease in almost any genre: Ethan Ballinger, (mandolin/mandola), Michael Witcher (resonator guitar/lap steel/vocals) and Dillon Hodges (guitar/vocals). Together they are reshaping the acoustic landscape. This a group that moves easily from fun, funky instrumentals to sophisticated songs of longing and hope.

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