Bio

Darlene & Reflections of Bluegrass - an energetic group based out of Columbia, South Carolina, incorporating the classic sound of yesterday’s country with the traditional and contemporary sound of today’s bluegrass. Their unique styling blend and exceptional talents places this group into a league of their own. Their unique blend of bluegrass is growing fans with every performance along the way. Their stage presence is pure enjoyment! All members are seasoned professionals. Darlene Champagne, with her soulful lead and harmony vocals, heads up the group. Banjoist Johnny Fenlayson a five time South Carolina and South Eastern Champion, brings his expertise in backup phrasing, powerful drive and song arranging skill. Louis Rogers plays mandolin and fiddle with the group and offers up some great traditional bluegrass tunes and harmony. Bassist Bob Dockery has been played with the likes of Stonewall Jackson, and the great Loretta Lynn. He has traveled extensively with The Carolina Rebels and Charlie Spivak Orchestra. Bob has been playing since the 1940's. Darlene, Johnny and the group have appeared many times on ETV for the South Carolina Channel’s “Bluegrass Express”, as well as many festivals, churches and shows throughout the Southeast. Their current project, “If It Ain't Love” speaks as a personal message for the members of the vibrant group, all of whom share the desire to impart their love of the music in their hearts to the enjoyment of the listener. The group is getting ready to sign a recording contract with Nelson McSwain, owner of C & L Entertainment and former Lamon Records Engineer, and A&R Director. Nelson is a four time Dove award winner, 25 time Dove award nominee & 2 time Grammy nominated Record & Publishing Co. They will be joining with clients such as Anita Fisher, Ray Deaton, and Tim Graves and Cherokee. [b][color="blue"][/color][code][/code]