Claire Lynch Band Welcomes Matt Wingate

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Claire Lynch has announced the newest member of their band, Matt Wingate. Winning Merlefest’s Doc Watson Guitar Championship in 1997 at the age of 15, at a time when he was performing with his family band, Matt later honed his bluegrass chops performing across the U.S. and in Europe as Valerie Smith’s lead guitar player. [...]

Jim Hurst to Leave Claire Lynch Band

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Long time guitarist and band member Jim Hurst has announced his departure from the Claire Lynch Band. Hurst started originally with the Front Porch String Band and has since served some five with the Claire Lynch Band. Hurst made the announcement through his regular newsletter and his official departure date is 31st December 2009. He [...]

Clair Lynch CD Release

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Rounder Records Claire Lynch, one of acoustic music’s most versatile singers, will release Whatcha Gonna Do on 8th September 2009. A new Claire Lynch album does more than herald the arrival of a new collection of stellar vocals and tight, tasteful arrangements, each album also showcases Lynch’s remarkable taste in songs. Whatcha Gonna Do is [...]