What an incredible evening with Don Rigsby last night at a performance with The Leadbetters at a local venue. An amazing voice and pick'n skills of a true veteran performer.
Eastern Kentucky native Don Rigsby started playing bluegrass early in his life and honing his skills listening and playing along with Ralph Stanley recordings. He started his musical career while in college and the travel was on. He played w
ith many folks including The Bluegrass 
Cardinals, JD Crowe and The New South, Charlie Sizemore, Vern Gosdin, The Seldom Scene and The Lonesome River Band. He's had many projects released and his latest is a Gospel CD called "The Voice of God". It's a wonderful selection of tunes including one of my favorites "Charged With Being a Christian".
ith many folks including The Bluegrass 
Cardinals, JD Crowe and The New South, Charlie Sizemore, Vern Gosdin, The Seldom Scene and The Lonesome River Band. He's had many projects released and his latest is a Gospel CD called "The Voice of God". It's a wonderful selection of tunes including one of my favorites "Charged With Being a Christian". What a pleasure it was to talk with an entertainer that has contributed so much to Bluegrass music and my favorite part, a true southerner.
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