The band name Bluegrass Alliance has been well known for 30 years. During that time, the band included people like Vince Gill, Sam Bush, Tony Rice, Dan Crary, Courtney Johnson, Curtis Burch, Danny Jones, and Garland Shuping. The Alliance developed quite a large following through the years and recorded nine albums. They worked from the East Coast to the Rockies at every major festival, at colleges, clubs, and state fairs, and they performed at the Grand Ole Opry more than ten times. Their music has always been a radical departure from the norm in bluegrass. In the decade of the ‘70s their innovative musical arrangements, choice of material, and contemporary appearance challenged the old established traditions. The original incarnations lasted until 1978.

In 1998 a new Alliance was formed. As has always been the case, each member brings his or her own unique style and sound to the group. It’s the same group, just different members. In fact, this may be the most solid and versatile Bluegrass Alliance yet. They’re back! In honor of their reunion, they’ve appropriately titled their new project “Re-Alliance.”

Located in Georgia, the new Bluegrass Alliance has been developing a new following in the southeast. They’ve been working steadily at a variety of venues including clubs, concerts, outdoor parks, and festivals. Current members include band leader and banjoist Barry Palmer, guitarist and front man Johnny Martin, Tom Hicks on mandolin, Chuck Nation of fiddle, and La Rita Buchanan on bass. “Re-Alliance” offers updated recordings of several past Alliance triumphs and balances them with tunes that are new to the group.