Alan Bartram

Alan Bartram (born April 19, 1977) is an American bluegrass musician who plays bass. He is best known for his work with the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys.

Alan Bartram
Background information
Born (1977-04-19) April 19, 1977
Huntington, West Virginia
GenresBluegrass
InstrumentsBass
Years active1998–present
Labels
Associated acts

Biography

Alan Bartram was born in Huntington, West Virginia on April 19, 1977.

He discovered bluegrass music at 16 when his uncle took him to his first festival. He had already been playing guitar, and was completely enamored of the culture of "jamming with other pickers."[1] Upon graduation from college in 2003 he joined the Kenny and Amanda Smith Band appearing on their album Always Never Enough. In 2005 he joined the Del McCoury Band on bass. He also played briefly in an early version of the Infamous Stringdusters, appearing on the band's 2007 album, Fork in the Road.[2] He has been playing full-time with the Del McCoury Band since 2005, and The Travelin' McCourys since 2009.

He was named the International Bluegrass Music Association bass player of the year in 2017.[3]

References
  1. Marsh, John. "Deadheads to jam together at The Grateful Ball". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  2. Graham, George. "The Graham Weekly Album Review #1478 CD graphic Click on CD Cover for Audio Review in Real Audio format The Infamous Stringdusters: Fork in the Road". George Graham. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  3. BGS Staff (September 29, 2017). "The 2017 IBMA Award Winners". Bluegrass Situation. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
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