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Nu-Blu

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NU-BLU

  • From Siler City, North Carolina.
  • Formed in 2003 by a husband-wife duo Carolyn and Daniel Routh (bass and guitar). Other band members: Levi Austin (banjo) and Austin Koerner (mandolin).
  • Shortly after the band’s formation, Carolyn had a series of strokes which affected her ability to talk and walk. After several years of therapy, she recovered fully and was able to resume her singing career.
  • 2009, signed by Pinecastle Records just a few months before the label went out of business.
  • 2010, under new ownership, Pinecastle Records released their album Nights.
  • 2011, released second album Blu-Disc (Pinecastle).
  • 2012, released Nail By Nail album (Pinecastle).
  • 2013, signed with Rural Rhythm Records and released Ten album (celebrating their tenth anniversary as a band.)
  • 2014, released All The Way album (Rural Rhythm) with guest Sam Moore of Sam and Dave.
  • 2017, released Vagabonds album (Voxhall).
  • 2018, band lineup: Daniel and Carolyn Routh (guitar and bass respectively), Justin Harrison (mandolin/fiddle), Calder Baker (banjo).
  • 2019, banjo prodigy, 14-year-old Austin Hefflefinger replaced Baker.