 An amazing family trio, Eric Uglum and his two stepsons Austin and Christian Ward bring considerable instrumental and vocal talents to the stage. Their show features songs with strong melodies and soulful lyrics and musical styles that range from Swing to Bluegrass with a few stops in between. Born in Kentucky and raised in Huntington Beach, California, Eric Uglum began his musical career as a teenager teaching guitar and attending many music festivals where he received numerous awards for his outstanding musicianship. He shared his passion for traditional music with his two equally talented step-sons, Christian and Austin Ward. The trio has performed all over the world and always leave an audience begging for more. The band has taught music workshops all over North America and Europe. A real inspiration to other young musicians, Austin and Christian are wonderful examples of the next generation of acoustic music superstars. Eric’s ear for excellent tone and precise timing is reflected in the 2007 pioneer recording project for Eric Uglum and Sons, The Old Road to Jerusalem which is getting extensive airplay internationally. Check out some sound clips of The Old Road to Jerusalem CD!
Christian Ward, fiddle/harmony vocals
...has become recognized as one of the best young fiddle players in the new generation of acoustic music performers. Christian, along with his brother Austin were selected by the International Bluegrass Music Association to perform in a teen all star band at the IBMA convention in 2006. He is also in high demand as a session player and displays an amazing virtuosity with taste and maturity in his playing that goes beyond his years. Christian has toured North America and Japan with the Sierra Hull Band, Europe with Chris Stuart & Backcountry and recently was asked to teach the Fiddle Master's Workshop with Ron Stewart and Jim VanCleve at the IBMA convention in Nashville, TN. The release of Eric Uglum & Son's first CD entitled, The Old Road to Jerusalem, includes one of Christian's self-penned fiddle tunes, Stonewall.
Austin Ward, acoustic bass/harmony vocals
...has in a very short time become a respected and creative bass player whose bass solo's always bring the house down at performances. He has a thorough feel for all styles of music, and along with his brother, Christian, appeared in an ABC Prime Time Special that was taped at the 2006 CMA Fan Fest in Nashville, Tennessee where he performed in front of an audience of 50,000 people with Ricky Skaggs and Earl Scruggs. Austin has toured North America, Japan and Europe with the Sierra Hull Band and Chris Stuart & Backcountry as well as the Middle East with Eric Uglum & Son's Trio. Austin, even at a young age, is already in high demand as a session player performing on many CD projects including those for Cathy-Anne McClintock, Donavon Frankenrider's Matt Grundy, Paul Shelasky, Chris Stuart, Pat Cloud and the CMH Records Pickin On release entitled, The Bluegrass Tribute to Jack Johnson.
Eric Uglum, lead/harmony vocals, guitar
...is one of the most tasteful players in bluegrass and acoustic music. His tone, timing, and taste, have been a major part of every band he's played in including Weary Hearts in the 1980s with Ron Block, Butch Baldassari and Mike Bub; Copperline; and for many years with Lost Highway. Eric's solo album on Backcountry Records, Shenandoah Wind, was selected by Bluegrass Now magazine as the best album of 2005, and the song "Shenandoah Wind," with Alison Krauss, was on the Bluegrass Unlimited chart for much of the year. Eric has been featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine and Bluegrass Now Magazine as well as many television and radio interviews. Eric also owns and operates New Wine Sound Studio & Mastering Lab and has worked with many of the best known names in acoustic music including Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, Ron Block, Sean & Sara Watkins, Tim O'Brien, Dan Tyminski, Adam Steffy, Rob Ickes, Stuart Duncan and Jerry Douglas.
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