Rhonda Vincent’s destination was determined long before she even realized it.  Bluegrass being the family business, waking up each morning to the sounds of music, and spending each afternoon and evening playing the music her family plotted as their destination before she was even born.

In 2009, Rhonda Vincent moves toward her destination in life, with exciting changes, by introducing new music, and new members. With her goal clearly in focus, while climbing to new heights; she surrounds herself with a fresh new aura. The Wall Street Journal deemed her The NEW Queen of Bluegrass, but this All American Bluegrass Girl continues a rigorous tour schedule, and tireless work ethic; traveling and touring in the tradition of Flatt & Scruggs, on the Martha White Bluegrass Express, while living her dream and perfecting her newest Rounder Records project Destination Life.

“Destination Life”, available  June 16, 2009 on Rounder Records, presents the bluegrass queen and her court, at the top of their game; and the greatest edition of The Rage formed to date.

Destination Life features only Rhonda and her Rage members; showing off the multitude of talents, musically and vocally; and raising the bluegrass bar to a higher echelon. Each member singing on a variety of songs, with various combinations; and contributing music tailored to their talents, of historical precedence.

Songs collected from around the world.  Introducing new writers from destinations as far reaching as New Zealand, North Carolina, and California -- Destination Life, Heart Wrenching Lovesick Memories, Anywhere Is Home. Three originals co-written with friends -- What A Woman Wants To Hear, Last Time Loving You, I Heard My Saviour Calling Me. And familiar favorites like -- Stop The World, Crazy Love, 8th of January, and an inspirational straight from the hymnal, “When I Travel My Last Mile”. These, along with songs from seasoned writers Pete Goble and Paulette Carlson -- I Can Make Him Whisper, Crazy What A Lonely Heart Will Do.

Destination Life projects a new vigor, cleverly crafted, and passionately delivered by award winning musicians:

Hunter Berry begins his 8th year as a member of the Rage -- featured on fiddle and mandolin. He lends his unique vocal style to the newly penned “I Heard My Saviour Calling Me.”  He recently bought his first home, and lives in his hometown of Elizabethton, Tennessee. 

Mickey  Harris cumulatively begins his 8th year as a member of the Rage – Mickey is featured on acoustic bass and brings a new instrument to The Rage sound with a WEBER Resophonic Guitar. He also lends his high-tenor harmony on many cuts. Mickey grew up performing in a musical family in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and continues to live in the area with his wife Crystal, daughter Mikayla, and son Jackson.

Ben Helson is a relative newcomer to the bluegrass world. Born in the bluegrass state of Kentucky, toured with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, while simultaneously attending Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee. Ben leaves listeners spell bound with his expressive guitar work and vocal prowess; matching the 7-Time Female Vocalist of the Year note for note, as their voices blend beautifully together on the waltzing ballad “Crazy What A Lonely Heart Will Do”. 

Aaron McDaris moves to the forefront as one of the top banjo players in bluegrass today, as he fingers his way throughout the project with innovative interplay on both banjo and 3-finger style guitar.  His rich vocals are a warm addition to the trios on “I Can Make Him Whisper” and “Heart Wrenching Lovesick Memories”; and complete the gospel ensemble with his step-out bass vocal.

Rhonda Vincent leads the men of the Rage throughout the entire session.  Singing with a renewed quality that reflects a relaxed yet refined performer.  Her mandolin style tingles through several tunes, defining a distinct player, who can show her stuff, or support her band mates to build the foundation for one of the most popular groups of today’s generation of bluegrass music.

Destination Life is a new classic for traditional bluegrass lovers anywhere: and an exciting discovery for new listeners from all destinations.

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