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No Speed Limit:
Bluegrass Lullaby

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No Speed Limit is:

Amber Collins, Vocals
Amber is from Saltville, Virginia.  Though still a teenager, she is a seasoned vocalist, and has been singing since the age of two.  She has toured the U.S. with the Country Gospel Music Association, and has won national and international gospel singing competitions.  This is her first bluegrass recording.

Dave Neal, Guitar
David is from Rich Valley, Virginia.  Dave has been playing guitar for over 40 years, and has been part of numerous bands including Flatland, Sagegrass, and Larry Blevins and the Virginia Mountain Boys.  Dave became interested in guitar by listening to regional groups such as the Stanley Brothers and the Carter Family.

Jacob Eller, Bass
Jacob is from Chilhowie, Virginia.  Jacob has spent his whole life around old time and bluegrass music.  Jacob’s father is a bluegrass musician as well as a much respected builder of fiddles and mandolins.  Before joining No Speed Limit, Jacob provided his steady bass for regional bands Cleghorn and Canebreak.

Steve Barr, Banjo.
Steve, the son of master fiddle maker and musician Tom Barr, practically grew up in Barr’s Fiddle Shop, a critical venue in the music scene of Galax and the surrounding counties.  “Stevie,” as he is known around his native Galax, plays bluegrass banjo with fearless abandon, and has showcased his talents both nationally and in Europe.  Stevie has also dedicated himself to carrying on the rich tradition of old time and bluegrass music in the region, teaching more than 100 young students.

The Band was also joined by these fine musicians for this recording:

Linda Lay, Backup Vocals
Billy Hawks, Fiddle
Chris Harris, Mandolin

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