East Tennessee based Lonesome Pine is a bluegrass band that combines excellent musicianship and tight vocal harmonies. We perform traditional bluegrass as well as more progressive music from bluegrass and songs adapted to the bluegrass style from other genres.
Banjo player Mike Carter, the leader of the band, calls Chuckey, TN home. A strong lead and tenor singer, Mike also brings his original songs to the band. His influences include The Nashville Bluegrass Band, The Bluegrass Album Band, Lonesome River Band and many others. His interest in bluegrass can be traced back to his great uncles, the Sandy Brothers, who had a successful band in North Carolina for many years.
Bass player Karen Cobble also lives in Chuckey, TN. Karen grew up singing and playing with her brother, Mike Carter. Also an outstanding lead and harmony singer, Karen blends her singing with tasteful bass playing.
Citizen of the world and current resident of Chuckey, TN, Mike Durham plays lead and rhythm guitar, sings lead and harmony vocals, and brings his original songs to the band. A talented visual artist, Mike also bring his unique sense of humor to the band.
Mandolin player Jeremy Painter, also from Chuckey, TN, sings lead on several songs. Jeremy brings energy and drive to the band with his outstanding mandolin work. Often a crowd favorite, you won’t want to miss Jeremy’s playing.
Rhythm guitar player Tim Carter calls Limestone, TN home. Tim is the newest member of the band who sings lead, tenor, and baritone. His influences include traditional favorites The Bluegrass Album Band, Flatt & Scruggs, and The Johnson Mountain Boys.