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Gary Ruley and Mule Train are an acoustic ensemble headed by veteran flat picking guitarist/vocalist Gary Ruley. Mule Train includes a vast network of talented musicians who support and share Gary's drive to present the powerful acoustic sounds of Bluegrass, New Grass, and Jazz.
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Gary Ruley and Mule Train. Gary Ruley was born into a...
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Gary Ruley has released five CDs, "Pickin' Tradition", "Mule...
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Gary Ruley was born into a musical family in Lexington, Virginia, and first performed publicly at ten. He has performed with his father, Pat Ruley, his brother, Ronald "Rooster" Ruley, and his son, Jeremiah Ruley. "Sisters Sandy, Sue and Kathy . . were strong musicians in their own rights." The strong musical tradition of his hometown rooted the mu...
Gary Ruley's flat picking has earned him honors and awards at numerous festivals, and made him much sought-after regionally. He has played with many of the greats of the bluegrass genre—including those associated with the "first-generation" bluegrass legends, such as Bill Monroe's fiddle player, Bobby Lester, as well as Buddy Pendleton who performe...
Shenandoah Bluegrass was the group's first recording. Gary Ruley & Muletrain was released in 2002 with Ruley on guitar and performing lead vocals, Daniel Knicely on mandolin, Larry Keel on guitar, and Jenny Keel on upright bass (all three providing harmony vocals). It also featured Will Lee on banjo, Ann Marie Simpson-Calhoun on fiddle, Jeremiah Ru...
Known as one of the finest acoustic flat pickers, Gary Ruley plays mostly vintage Martin guitars. He was born in western Virginia and raised on bluegrass and old-time mountain music. Influences include Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Don Reno and Red Smiley, as well as the Beatles.
2010 winners of the Rockbridge County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Rockbridge Community People's Choice Awards"Group Arts/Entertainer of the Year".Ann Marie Calhoun was the winner of the "My Grammy Moment" contest at the 50th Grammy Awards on February 10, 2008, playing live with the Foo Fightersduring the broadcast.In 2006 Brennan Gilmore won the prestigious Secretary of State's Award for Public Outreach from the U.S. State Department for "ground-breaking efforts to engage non-traditional audiences and promot...The Pat Ruley Trophy for Best All Around Blue Grass Performer at the Maury River Fiddler's Convention—which held its 17th annual event in 2010 in Buena Vista, Virginia—was named for Gary's father a...Gary Ruley—vocals/guitarRonald "Rooster" Ruley—banjoJeremiah Ruley—banjoDaniel Knicely—mandolin/vocalsShenandoah BluegrassGary Ruley & Muletrain(2002)Pickin' TraditionLive at the Troubadour Vol. 1(2005)Orange Blossom Special published January 31, 2008: Gary Ruley and Mule Train play Orange Blossom Special with twin fiddles. Features Gary Ruley, Ann Marie Calhoun, Brennan Gilmore, Danny Knicely, a...East Virginia Blues published January 28, 2008: Rockbridge County bluegrass at its best, featuring Gary Ruley, Brennan Gilmore, Will Lee, Ann Marie Calhoun, and David Knicely.Great Balls of Fire published March 14, 2008: New song for the bluegrass repertoire of Gary Ruley and Mule Train, featuring Gary Ruley (guitar), Will Lee (banjo), Brennan Gilmore (mandolin), David..."'Southern Inn And Out' Offers Musical Magic: Ruley And Mule Train's Latest CD Captures 2009 Christmas Show" by Doug Chase, review, The News-Gazetteonline edition; November 24, 2010."Gary Ruley & Mule Train Thanksgiving Show at Lexington Golf and Country Club" in rockbridgeweekly.com & The Alleghany Journal; 2010."Live at Troubadour, Volumes One & Two" review in Bluegrass UnlimitedOctober 2006.The News-Gazette Lexington, Virginia; Section C, Page 2, November 23, 2005 "Live at Troubadour".Gary Ruley and Mule Train. Gary Ruley was born into a musical family in Lexington, Virginia. He gave his first public performance at the age of 10. Since then he has captured the hearts of music lovers virtually everywhere, performing at various venues and festivals throughout Virginia.
Gary Ruley has released five CDs, "Pickin' Tradition", "Mule Train", "Live at the Troubadour" Vols. 1 & 2, and most recently, "The Southern Inn & Out". Gary also appears on Larry Keel's new CD, "Journeys". Contact Gary Ruley at 540-463-6683 or email garyruley@yahoo.com for ordering information.
One Acoustic Evening at W&L University, Lexington, featuring Gary Ruley and Mule Train with Will Lee - banjo, Brennan Gilmore - mandolin, and Zack Blatter - ...
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Gary Ruley and Mule Train are an acoustic ensemble headed by veteran flat picking guitarist/vocalist Gary Ruley.
9 Lb Hammer - Gary Ruley & Mule Train. Nothing like some down home hard driving bluegrass with the Mule Train! Fantastic picking and singing by Will Lee (banjo) and Danny Knicely (fiddle)...
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- Kathleen Haugen
