Grasstime Release Their Latest Single Waltz of Time.
The newest Grasstime single Waltz of Time is rooted in the rich, dark soil and the quiet heartbreak of rural life, Grasstime’s upcoming album is a soul-stirring journey through love, loss, and memory. The collection blends timeless Americana with a raw emotional honesty that feels like a series of letters from a dusty backroad—intimate, weathered, and undeniably true.
The heart of the project is the title track, Waltz of Time written by Mike Richards and Laura Leigh Jones. Inspired by the personal experiences of Mike and his mother Pat’s journey. Mike mentioned “it came on quietly, almost unnoticed, or we pretended her minor lapses had no real meaning. One day she didn’t show up to meet us at a place in town she had been a thousand times….no call, no show. It’s hard on her, my dad and family. We are thankful we still have her”. The song draws from Mike’s personal reflections on memory loss, enduring love, and a shared dance.
Download Waltz Of Time here.
This song is so meaningful to me. Waltz of Time resonated with me the moment Kristy sent it to me. I instantly knew I wanted to record it when I heard it. Because of what my family faced with my mother Deloris’s passing from Lewy Bodie and my grandpa Robert’s journey with Alzheimer’s. I know these horrid diseases impact so many people, and there are so many trying to figure out how to navigate them. In the song I could see my folks dancing in the living room in their earlier years throughout the later, and it really moved me. I sincerely hope this song brings back some joy and pleasant memories for folks, like it did me – Robbie Morris.
Waltz of Time captures the tender, reflective, and quietly devastating grace of a slow dance between memory and loss. Like several songs on this album, it carries a warm, aching sense of nostalgia. It balances the heartbreak of a fading memory with deep compassion and enduring love. Through gentle swaying rhythms, soulful fiddle, and beautiful harmonies, the title track invites listeners to linger in the moments of love that remain even as time begins to slip away.
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About Grasstime:
The origins and traditions of Bluegrass music hails from the hills of Appalachia. Family & friends gathered wherever they could and laughed, sang & danced to songs of God, love, myths, moonshine & hard times. Grasstime is on a mission to keep this music and its heritage alive. These kindred spirits gather and continue those traditions.
Same as long ago, when times are tough, music helps us get through the day. We know we aren’t alone, and hope that we might have made a moment in your journey a little better – Grasstime.
Thru common bonds the members of Grasstime found each other in this big old crazy world. They are known for rich harmonies and traditional, hard-driving bluegrass. Each performance is filled with high energy, traditional bluegrass music fun.
In 2015 Dark Horse recording in Nashville, Tennessee partnered with Warner Parks, Full Moon Picking Party to award a $15,000 recording package. 50 bands competed for the fan voted grand prize. The fans spoke and Grasstime won the Stable Sessions recording contest. In 2016 Grasstime went to the studio to record, self produced CD release date June 2017.
In 2024 the band has delighted to return to the beautiful Arrington Vineyards for their 9th year. A new CD was recorded in early 2022 and more new material is on the way.
Grasstime features: Allan Sanders on banjo and mandolin, Cody Tinnin on bass and banjo, Ellie Hakanson on fiddle and vocals, Jason Bailey on mandolin and Robbie Morris on guitar and vocals.
High, tight and soulful vocals with sweet multi-part harmonies plus colorful & hard driving bluegrass music.
