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(from Jan. 2004 interview with Bonny Holder; Rockzilla World)

30 years on the road is hard to fathom. But we know how do it, and do it well. That much we have learned! The road comes with the territory when you play music for a living, so it's good that we do it well and can enjoy it we're out.

Performing is the most fun. A closeness develops with the band, on the stage and off, when we're out on tour and that's fun, too. Of course it's tiring. That's a given. You never seem to get enough rest, and that's something you just learn to live with. We've done some of best shows on no sleep after driving all night.

We are fortunate that we all get along and get to work together. So no matter where we go, there we are - sort of.

JIM WATSON: A Mighty Fine Group member since 1988

A native of North Carolina, Jim was a founding member of The Red Clay Ramblers in the early 1970's. He performed with the Ramblers for 14 years and recorded 9 albums on Folkways, Flying Fish and Sugar Hill. Watson also performs with Duke LaCrosse and Pinky Wyoming and plays string bass with the bluegrass band, Green Level Entertainers.

Jim's latest CD, "This World Would Be All Sunshine," was released Fall 2008. There are sixteen selections by Jim, including "If I Only Had a Home."
To order, send a check for $16.50 to Jim Watson, 132 Justice St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Spring News 2007/ Robin and Linda write:

There's a rotation going on of musicians in the "fourth chair" of The Fine Group. We look forward to what all these great players will bring to our music.

First up is the wonderful fiddle/mandolin player, Chris Brashear.

He's a highly skilled and colorful instrumentalist, a charismatic singer with a high, clear voice, and a songwriter who portrays contemporary life with old-time flavor. He performed for two years in Italy as violinist with the Maurizio Geri Swingtet (1995-97). His first solo recording is a 1999 release from Copper Creek Records and was produced by Jody Stecher. Chris is also known for his work with the bluegrass band Perfect Strangers, and for his duet recordings and appearances with Peter McLaughlin. Their 2008 CD is called "So Long Arizona."

Jimmy Gaudreau: A Mighty Fine Group addition in 2001

Jimmy has earned a reputation as one of the premier mandolinists in Bluegrass music. He first came on the scene in 1969 when he was selected to take the place of John Duffy as the mandolin player/tenor singer in the Country Gentlemen. Jimmy has also played with J.D. Crowe, The Tony Rice Unit, Chesapeake and Aldridge, Bennett and Gaudreau. Jimmy Gaudreau, will join us for our jobs in the northeast.

Another extrordinary mandolin player, Tony Williamson.

He's no stranger to The Fine Group either as he started joining us on dates in the summer of 2006.