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missy raines & the new hip

Rank #13 Nashville, TN Americana / Americana Bluegrass Jazz Roots

missy raines & the new hip

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Members: Missy Raines, Ethan Ballinger, Josh Fox, Jarrod Walker

Sounds Like: Shelby Lynne, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Sam Bush

Label: Compass Records, Compass Records

Bio: What Is and What If
Music is immediate. A few seconds in and you know whether you like a band or not. Missy Raines & The New Hip hits the downbeat. The riff and rhythm of electric guitar and the kick of acoustic bass and drums carry you across the first few changes. Then Missy’s clear, intimate v... See Full Bio

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“Raines — who has won seven International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards — and her quintet deftly straddle and/or obliterate the lines between traditional acoustic bluegrass, jazz, fusion and R&B.”

— Malcom X Abram, Akron Beacon Journal

“...A great show from one of the best acts from Merlefest 2009. If you saw Missy and the New Hip there, you'll know; if you missed them, you gotta get on the bus!”

— Bill Payne, Triad Acoustic Stage

“[Raines'] bass flowed beneath it all like an underground river. The audience was heated, then cooled by the careful selections and meticulous, impassioned playing. ”

— Deborah Wilbrink, Dirty Linen

“[Inside Out] showcases the range of Missy's talent, as she leads her band of young acoustic aces through bluegrass, newgrass, pop and jazz terrains with solid yet inventive support, fluid solos, and engaging vocals.”

— Richard Johnston, Bass Player

“....This music is bloody lovely.”

— Pete Millington , Spaghetti Gazetti

“Known for her ability to seamlessly fuse bluegrass virtuosity and jazz-tinged licks with a song-driven sensibility, Missy Raines’ bass has yet to meet a genre it can’t groove with.”

— australian bluegrass, australianbluegrass.com

“'MerleFest 2009 Bands To Watch' Missy Raines and the New Hip are another much-buzzed-about band on the scene these days...pulling from contemporary country, jazz, bluegrass, and their own imaginations...”

— Kim Ruehl, About.com:Folk Music

"One of the world's best acoustic bassists."

— Shay Quillen, San Jose Mercury News

“Missy Raines and the New Hip were jazzy, warm, and unexpectedly jam oriented—think Nickel Creek and Darrell Scott with a dash of Phish—novel, eclectic, and replete with fiery young talent.”

— Bill Thames, FestivalFamily.com

"You know how bluegrass folks talk about bridging the gap between generations? That's what Raines is doing here, and it seems to me that she's doing it very well."

— Craig Shelburne, CMT.com

“As a general rule, it’s their vocal numbers that brood and their instrumentals—like the jaunty jazz boogie “Stop, Drop & Wiggle”—that percolate with energy.”

— Jewly Hight, Nashville Scene

““I knew it was going to be cool just based on the name of the band alone, but I had no idea just really how cool. There’s some really stellar picking here, some fine singing (I’ve always liked Missy’s voice) and some truly well-written material."”

— Dave Higgs, Bluegrass Breakdown

“Missy Raines jumped off the front porch without a safety net. Since then, she’s been soaring.”

— Jane Norris, Charlottesville Daily Progress

“Pop “Inside Out,” the new CD by Raines and the New Hip, into your player and get ready to hear jazz one minute, bluegrass the next and remarkable musicianship, ensemble and timing throughout. ”

— Jane Norris, Charlottesville Daily Progress

“The title [Inside Out]fits, since Raines, Michael Witcher, Dillon Hodges and Ethan Ballinger...take their bluegrass sensibilities and venture deep into playful jazz territory. ”

— Jewly Hight, Nashville Scene

"Raines takes particular pride in winning over old fans who are cautious about her new band. So far, they love it. It doesn't really surprise Raines."

— Jonas Beals, Free Lance Star

"Forget about categories—this is just good stuff, both deep and enormously enjoyable…

— Jon Weisberger, Nashville Scene

"With her incredible bass playing aside, Missy's steamy vocals are also unique for the genre. She has the voice of a jazz singer mixed with country and pop influences."

— The Prog Files

““The new hip is making some of the greatest music you will ever hear - very innovative and bursting with talent.””

— Dwight Worden, The San Diego Troubador

“Six International Bluegrass Music Association “Bass Player of the Year” awards later, Raines and her accompanying three-piece band are washing the mud from the feet of the genre and stylishly pushing it toward the more cosmopolitan newgrass.””

— Amanda Martinez, Good Times Santa Cruz

“Seven time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Raines isn’t resting on her bluegrass laurels. Instead, she’s brought together a startlingly gifted quintet that opts for groove over narrow stylistic consistency. ”

— Jon Weisberger, Nashville Scene

"If jazz sounded like you guys, I would love jazz."

— Larry Wines, KCSN

“Missy Raines brings her big, bad bluegrass bass to LibertyTown. ”

— Jonas Beals, Free Lance Star

“Missy Raines is one of those musicians who seems to defy all the laws of both nature and logic. How can someone be that small, and that good on such a large instrument? Why would a bass player front a band? She is exemplary at both these tasks. ”

— Brance Gillihan, Bluegrass Blog

“Missy Raines...probably tops the very short list of superstar bluegrass bassists. She is a seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year, and is one of the few players to have developed a following for her skill on the bass fiddle. ”

— Jonas Beals, Free Lance Star

“She's a leader, not a follower. ”

— GoTriad.com

“Would 'Father of Bluegrass' Bill Monroe consider Missy Raines' bass-fronted band sacrilegious? Not if he'd had the opportunity to hear them play, Raines believes: 'Monroe was an innovator.' ”

— Jonas Beals, Free Lance Star

“Seven time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Raines isn’t resting on her bluegrass laurels. Instead, she’s brought together a startlingly gifted quintet that opts for groove over narrow stylistic consistency. ”

— Jon Weisberger, Nashville Scene

“Like fellow virtuosos Chris Thile, Mark O'Connor and Alison Brown, Raines decided to allow her skills some genre-blurring freedom.”

— Jonas Beals, Free Lance Star

“The New Hip’s EP shows off the group’s range, from the melancholy, folk-leaning… to the swinging funk… ”

— Jon Weisberger, Nashville Scene

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Binary DNA
Loving "Duke of Paducah" keep up the great work.
Liz Lohnes
Thanks for being a fan, I'm your fan as well Lets be fans of fb too:) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Liz-Lohnes/12012275279 Feel free to drop your fb link on my page and...
MikeWhitePresents
sensational playing guys..couldn't stop listening..such a wealth of great melodic ideas and rhythms. lovin those lilttle hints of banjo (do you have to amplify ba njo or ukes ...
Donnie Stovall
Great Sounds,Great Songs
John Revitte
Beautiful passion Missy!!!
FLAtRich ~ Rich La B...
love that Basket of Singing Birds - watch it roll!

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