Newton, Garrett

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THE GARRETT NEWTON BAND

  • From Benson, North Carolina.
  • Began playing the banjo at age 10. Took lessons from Steve Dilling.
  • 2016, at age 16 formed his own band and was being featured at Lorraine Jordan’s Coffee House (he also works as a barista there) and appears with her on the road.
  • 2017, released first album Young Man, Old Soul (Pinecastle).
  • 2019, released Bluegrass Barn album (Pinecastle).
  • 2022, formed a Hank Williams tribute band called Garrett Newton and the Lovesick Drifters.