The Rarely Herd

 

Past to Present
When The RARELY HERD formed in southeast Ohio in 1989, they had no idea that they'd become known as America's latest innovators of Bluegrass entertainment. Their 1992 "IBMA World of Bluegrass" showcase sparked The HERD's international acclaim. The RARELY HERD made their chart debut with their first Pinecastle Records release in 1992, "Midnight Loneliness" and followed it up with their second in 1994, "Heartbreak City", then went on to receive a GMA "DOVE" Award nomination for their 1996 gospel album, "What About Him?".

In an unprecedented accomplishment in the history of the National Bluegrass Awards in Nashville, for 10 consecutive years (1993 through 2002) The RARELY HERD was named "Entertaining Band of the Year".

Aside from being seen on CMT, TNN, and Japan's network giant NHK, the latest in their ongoing string of honors was being given the "Grand Masters Gold Award" at the National Bluegrass Music Awards in 2003. After all these years, The RARELY HERD continues to win awards and bring audiences to their feet!

 

Family Style Entertainment
The RARELY HERD 'packs the house' with good, clean, family style entertainment. They are known around the globe as one of the most honored and respected groups in Bluegrass music. In 1993, The RARELY HERD was named one of Europes "Top 3 Best New Bands". In 1994, Japan's largest television network (NHK-TV) spent two weeks traveling with The HERD, filming a documentary on Bluegrass Music in America, featuring THE RARELY HERD!

Recipients of over 120 National and regional awards and nominations, and performing for over one million fans annually, THE RARELY HERD continues to keep the tradition of entertainment in their show. Uproarious comedy, captivating vocals and top notch music make THE RARELY HERD one of the nations Premier Audience draws from New York to California! Whatever you do, you have to see them LIVE.

 

Rarely Herd National Awards
2003 SPBGMA NATIONAL BLUEGRASS AWARDS
*Grand Masters Gold Award*
(For being voted "Entertaining Band of the Year" for
10 consecutive years, an unprecedented accomplishment
in SPBGMA history)

SPBGMA NATIONAL BLUEGRASS AWARDS
1993, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99,
'2000, '01, & '02
Entertaining Band of the Year

 

Contact:

CONTACT US
Address:
P.O. Box 5638 - Athens, OH 45701
  Phone:
740-591-0857 Jim - 740-707-4914 Jeff

Website: www.therarelyherd.com

Email: jeff@therarelyherd.com
 

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