The Ricky j Taylor Combo creates and performs music which includes elements of Bluegrass, Folk and traditional Country. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Ricky’s songs are grounded in the southern traditions where music is sincere and born from matters of the heart. Ricky was featured on the “Dugger Mountain Music Hall” show, televised nationally on the Heartland Network and on Alabama Public TV. He toured with notable artists including bluegrass great Claire Lynch. Ricky is a Featured Artist with Gallagher Guitars.
The combo consists of a stellar group of musicians. Rick Rorex (Mandolin, Vocals) is a former Natl Mandolin champion, Jesse Lendsey Smith (bass, Vocals) is a great vocalist and top-shelf bassist. Andy Kruspe brings highly articulate percussion spanning traditional Irish to contemporary styles.