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The Tuttles with special guest AJ Lee are a mostly kids band playing bluegrass and old-time music based in Palo Alto , CA . They feature two of the finest young singers in the country with Molly Tuttle and AJ Lee, and the high-speed picking of Molly's brothers, Sullivan and Michael. Under the musical direction of their father, Jack, a long-time bluegrass musician and teacher, The Tuttles with AJ Lee have impressed audiences around the Bay Area and beyond with their high-level bluegrass skills.
Molly Tuttle (17) is the lead singer and multi-instrumentalist. Whether playing bluegrass banjo, old-time banjo or flatpicking guitar, Molly has captured attention on the national bluegrass scene with her high level playing and singing. As Dennis Brunnenmeyer, KVMR radio on-air personality said of her CD, “with her crystal-clear voice, crisp falsettos and her apparently instinctive interpretations, The Old Apple Tree is bound to be just the first of many CDs to come. Keep an eye and both ears trained on Molly Tuttle. This is one young woman you don't want to overlook.”
AJ Lee (12) is one of the finest young bluegrass singers in the country. With a full voice that reflects a deep understanding of bluegrass singing despite her young age, she has been a favorite at bluegrass festivals for four years. By the age of eight, she was being asked to perform at major bluegrass events, including the IBMA FanFest in Nashville. In 2008, AJ performed at a major NASCAR event in Indianapolis to an audience of 40,000 and on national TV. With The Tuttles she plays mandolin, but she also plays guitar, fiddle and banjo.
Sullivan Tuttle (14) plays guitar and is a rapidly developing star of flatpicking bluegrass. Able to play at the fastest of bluegrass tempos, Sullivan has been performing on stage since the age of eight. His solos are a surprisingly complex blend of virtuosity and taste.
Michael Tuttle (12) has been playing mandolin for six years and has no trouble keeping up with his older siblings. Whether it's a Monroe style traditional piece, or a jazzy number, Michael shows a command of his instrument that belies his young age.
Jack Tuttle is the band's bass player, fiddle player, vocalist and music director. He is an honorary lifetime member of the California Bluegrass Association and has been a full-time bluegrass teacher for thirty years. Jack has played in the California bluegrass scene since the 1980's and has toured in the US , Canada and Japan . Known for numerous standout students, this band features some of his best.
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