Hot Rize is a bluegrass band established in 1978, The founding members were Mike Scap (guitar), Tim O'Brien on mandolin and fiddle, Pete Wernick on banjo and Charles Sawtelle on bass. Mike Scap was almost immediately replaced by Nick Forster (electric bass), allowing Charles Sawtelle to switch to acoustic guitar.
This series features progressive bluegrass and country music performed at the Telluride Festivals, and is available on DVD from
TheFestivalTapes@gmail.com
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