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Bluegrass ArtistsTim Graves & Cherokee At the tender age of 14, Tim Graves took the stage for the first time playing dobro for an East Tennessee band called "Cedar Run." After honing his skills for the next 3 years and having appeared on 3 recordings, Tim decided it was time to move on. He immediately accepted the responsibilities of Dobro player with "Bobby Smith and The Boys from Shiloh." Then in 1981 Tim and his life long friend, Bennie Boling, formed "Cherokee" and launched their talents at the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, TN. There they would be awarded the prestigious title of "Official Worl's Fair BLuegrass Band." By the mid-1980's Tim decided to move on and became a vital member of "James Monroe and the Midnight Ramblers." By now, Tim's name was becoming synonymous with the word Dobro in and around Nashville. It was at this time that those same talents would land him a weekly spot on the "Grand-Ole-Opry" as he began work with Opry star Wilma Lee Cooper. All during this time Tim continually felt the calling to team back up with longtime friend Bennie Boling, to rekindle the musical flame that "Cherokee" once had. This time it would be called "Tim Graves & Cherokee." Under that name they would record six projects with several leading record labels. From 2001 until 2003, Tim Graves has been the full time Dobro player for bluegrass legends and stars of the Grand-Ole-Opry, The Osbourne Brothers. Back by overwhelming demand in 2004, Tim Graves & Cherokee will return to fans once again. Band members are Tim Graves, Dobro & Lead Vocals; Danny Barnes, Guitar & Tenor Vocals; Andrea Roberts, Bass & Vocals; Brian Blaylock, Banjo & Baritone Vocals; Bob Grant, Mandolin. |
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