“When we found out David was retiring, our first thought was that he deserved it and we were so happy for him. Our second thought? We aren't ready!!! And so....Fast Track was born. From our three advancing members, Dale Perry, Steve Day and Ron Spears, we were privileged enough to add two more veteran grassers to our band family, with Shayne Bartley and Duane Sparks. Together we have created an incredible sound that we can't wait to share with all of you. We really enjoy playing music together and are focusing on original music arranged and performed in our own unique and traditional style. We look forward to seeing all of you on down the road and continuing to pick, grin and pick some more! Thank you so kindly for your support!!”
— Fast Track Band
Fast Track is a band that formed following the retirement announcement of long time Cardinal Tradition band leader, David Parmley. Three of the four members decided to form the band and sought out to fill the remaining spots, mandolin and guitar, seeking instrumentalists who were also strong vocalists. Wow, did that ever work in their favor.
The five members of Fast Track are not only all highly decorated in awards from the IBMA and SPBGMA organizations, but are also veteran players on the Grand Ole Opry stage, across the United States, Canada, and throughout Europe. Between all of the gentlemen, they have performed with, recorded on and participated in countless projects with bluegrass and country music royalty throughout their most impressive careers.
The Fast Track members are: Dale Perry (banjo, bass vocals), Steve Day (fiddle, vocals), Ron Spears (bass, vocals), Shayne Bartley (mandolin, vocals), and Duane Sparks (guitar, vocals). The band has already successfully released two full-length albums with Engelhardt Music Group out of Nashville, TN, and has completed a third studio recording expected later this year. It truly seems there is just no stopping once you jump on this FAST TRACK!
Apr 15 2022
NASHVILLE, TN - Engelhardt Music Group is announcing the release of a new single from traditional bluegrass music's favorite all-star collaboration of the past few years, Fast Track. This marks the second single from the band's forthcoming third project with…
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Dec 28 2021
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NASHVILLE, TN - The members of Fast Track are proud to announce the addition of accomplished bluegrass veteran, Shayne Bartley to their blockbuster five-piece ensemble. Shayne will assume the mandolin…
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Nov 15 2021
NASHVILLE, TN - Engelhardt Music Group is releasing "Plain Old Country Boy" the first single from Fast Track's next album (due out Early Spring 2022).
"Plain Old Country Boy", features the whole band in true Fast Track form.
Duane Sparks…
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Sep 10 2020
This is the long awaited debut album of the new bluegrass supergroup Fast Track. The members of this all-star extravaganza are Dale Perry (banjo), Steve Day (fiddle), Ron Spears (bass), Jesse D. Brock (mandolin) and Duane Sparks (guitar). And as…
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Apr 7 2020
NASHVILLE, TN - Fast Track along with their label, Engelhardt Music Group of Nashville, TN, officially announce their latest single being released to radio today.
The newest single, "I'd Like To Wander Back To The Old Home," is another original…
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Nov 19 2019
Monday, November 25th, FAST TRACK will be making their official band debut on the Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour stage for a live taping that airs Friday's and Wednesday’s on RFD-TV, and every Sunday at 7 and 8 PM on 650…
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Nov 18 2019
For Immediate Release
November 18, 2019
Wilson Pickins Promotions
Nashville, TN - Wilson Pickins Promotions proudly announces the signing of the brand new bluegrass super group, Fast Track.
Fast Track is a band formed following the recent announcement of the…
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Nov 14 2019
