Ned Crisp & Bottomline

About Ned Crisp & Bottomline

Ned Crisp & Bottomline
From the hills of eastern Kentucky, Ned Crisp & Bottomline carries on the tradition of bluegrass music and pays homage to its birthplace. The five-piece, high-energy band encompasses the traditional, contemporary, and gospel sounds of bluegrass. They take pride in their tight, four-part harmony vocals and always deliver a first class performance. The group, known as accomplished singer-songwriters in their own right, with their latest release being the critically acclaimed, Taking the Back Roads Home (produced by Don Rigsby). The full-length project features songs by Tom T. Hall, Tim O’Brien, Mark Brinkman, as well as some of Bottomline’s own original material. It was listed as a top 100 album by Roots Music Report.
Ned Crisp & Bottomline performs regularly throughout the country at fairs, festivals, concert halls, performing arts centers, state parks, universities, and churches. They’ve toured the West Coast four times over the past six years, played a cruise ship and have shared billing with everyone from Ralph Stanley, Rhonda Vincent, and (expired link). Crowe, to country artists like John Anderson, Marty Stuart and Exile. Recently they were honored by the IMEA (International Music and Entertainment Association) as the 2014 “Bluegrass Group of the Year.” The band has had the distinct pleasure of being chosen as a Top 50 artist on the Americana Crossroads survey, as well as being featured on popular shows such as Australia’s, “Music from Foggy Hollow” and the national PBS television broadcast, “Rhythm of my Soul: Kentucky Roots Music.” 2015 will include Canada as a part of the tour schedule which the boys are looking forward to.
With a thrilling live show and an extensive tour schedule, Ned Crisp & Bottomline is an instant fan-favorite among those who listen. Their solid rhythm, silky smooth lead work, and consistently tight harmonies make up the sound that so many have grown to love. It’s no wonder they are considered to be one of the most entertaining live acts in the industry today. And they just happen to be some of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet!
Reviews & Feedback…
“Great family entertainment from a high energy band. These guys put on a dynamic live show!” -Grand Ole Opry Star, Jack Greene.
“Ned Crisp and Bottomline are changing the system from within….seducing listeners with familiar while making sure bluegrass lives to see another millennia.”- Danny McCloskey, The Alternate Root, LLC
“This group features strong four-part harmonies!” -Graffiti Magazine
“High quality family entertainment!” -The Independent ( Ashland,KY )
“Ned Crisp & Bottomline is one of Kentucky’s premier bluegrass bands, and they certainly live up to their reputation with this latest recording!” (Pig In A Pen) -Les Mcintyre- “Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine”