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.
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“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
MODERN TRADITIONAL BLUEGRASS SUPER-GROUP
FAST TRACK
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 compiled their list of music from favorite songwriters, as well as original music they have written, that they will be choosing from for a project set to begin recording immediately, with an EP to be released after the first of the year. That highly anticipated release can not come to soon according to the overwhelming support and encouragement the band has already received from their fans in the bluegrass community.
Jul 20 2021
Good News – Fast Track Posted on July 20, 2021 By John Curtis Goad
Fast Track quickly captured the attention of traditional bluegrass fans last year with their self-titled debut album, keeping the radio airwaves hot with several fine singles. For the band’s second effort, Engelhardt Music Group has just released a ten-track Gospel…
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Jul 9 2021
It Won’t Be Very Long – new Gospel single from Fast Track Posted on July 9, 2021 By John Lawless
Engelhardt Music Group has just released a new Gospel project from Fast Track called simply Good News.
Among its ten tracks are timeless selections from the rich bluegrass Gospel catalog, the hymn books of the southeastern US, and new compositions…
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Sep 11 2020
Fast Track – Fast Track Posted on September 11, 2020 By John Curtis Goad
Fast Track is technically a new band – they’ve just released their debut, self-titled album from Engelhardt Music Group – but the members themselves should be familiar faces to most bluegrass fans. Formed from members of David Parmley’s Cardinal Tradition…
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Sep 10 2020
"Fast Track" REVIEWED BY SEVERIN THEINERT for Uncut Grass September 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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Aug 14 2020
Life’s Highway from Fast Track - Posted on August 13, 2020 By John Lawless
With their self-titled debut album set to drop next month, Engelhardt Music Group has released a third single today from Fast Track.
This talented group of bluegrass veterans got off to a quick start when David Parmley announced his…
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Apr 7 2020
New Single Drops for Fast Track!
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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Jan 13 2020
Fast Track to EMG – drops new single Posted on January 13, 2020 By John Lawless
Just a few short weeks after announcing their formation, Fast Track – the latest bluegrass supergroup formed from experienced veteran sidemen – has signed with Engelhardt Music Group in Nashville, and today releases their debut single.
Fast Track made…
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Nov 29 2019
I’d Like To Wander Back from Fast Track Posted on November 29, 2019 By John Lawless
Here’s a first listen to Fast Track, the brand new band everyone in bluegrass is talking about. The group was born when David Parmley recently decided to hang up his traveling shoes, and retire from his touring band, Cardinal Tradition…
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Nov 19 2019
FAST TRACK to perform for the Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour
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
FAST TRACK to Wilson Pickins Promotions
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 15 2019
Introducing Fast Track Posted on November 15, 2019 By John Lawless
We’re probably most of us familiar with the aphorism, “When God closes one door, He opens another,” meaning that good things can rise from the ashes of what may look initially like a disaster. It often proves true in the…
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Nov 14 2019
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“Fast Track’s opening salvo shows that while it remains hard for traditionally based bluegrass bands to separate themselves from similarly focused groups, employing disciplined vocals, backed by deeply rooted accompaniment and solos can still create a signature sound that is recognizable while remaining traditional.” - Bluegrass Unlimited
“...as seasoned pros, they decided to make some delicious lemonade from the lemons they’d been handed. All five members are strong vocalists, both lead and harmony, so we can expect a wide range of sounds and styles from them on stage. ”
— Bluegrass Today