The Jason Carter Band
Three-time Grammy winner Jason Carter has been known in bluegrass circles mostly as a sideman, including 33 years as the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band — the most awarded group in bluegrass history. But with his 2022 solo album, Lowdown Hoedown, Carter showcased his talents as a lead vocalist surrounded by instrumental contributions from such legends as Jerry Douglas and Sam Bush alongside vocals from young trailblazers like Sarah Jarosz and Billy Strings.
Now embarking on a solo career, Carter’s star is rising fast with strong reaction to three recent singles from his upcoming duo album Carter & Cleveland with last year’s festival sensation Michael Cleveland. The album is a stunning tour de force by two of the most decorated generational players of bluegrass. Between them they have amassed an impressive 18 Fiddle Player of the Year Awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association – an easy majority of the fiddle trophies given out over the awards’ 34-year history. Plus, they’ve separately racked up 17 Grammy nominations and four wins.
Carter has taken home five IBMAs for “Fiddle Player of the Year” and has been featured on albums by Steve Earle, Ricky Skaggs, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Asleep at the Wheel, and many more, all in addition to his tireless touring and recording with Del McCoury as well as the Travelin’ McCourys.
Jason Carter comes to Cowichan with a lineup of top players that promises to be one of the festival’s most memorable appearances. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of the best in bluegrass.