From left to right:
First Row - Doug Adams, Rick Adams
Second Row - Dave Schenkman, Fred Nelson, Skip Riggins
BIO
The New Mode Grass was formed in 1977 to perform for friends. As time
went by, it grew into a more organized venture. The group played at The
Huntsman restaurant in Warrenton, Virginia for several years before
moving to Tiffany Tavern in Alexandria, Virginia. Since 1986, these
boys have appeared at Tiffany Tavern roughly once a month.
Rick, Doug and Skip are original members of the group and have known
each other since their college days. Fred joined the band 5-6 years ago
when the original mandolin player (Marty Mathews) decided to stop
performing to pursue other hobbies. Dave Schenkman, the newest member
of the group, joined in 1998.
ALBUMS
"A Fresh Cut" - 1981 - Released on LP and Cassette
"Grass ala Mode" - 1986 - Released on Cassette
"Third Cut" - 1994 - Released on CD and Cassette
An interesting little fact about the New Mode Grass' second album is
that they recorded it in Marty Mathews basement. All the albums were
produced by the band and are not sold in stores.
MEMBERS
Doug Adams - Guitar, Lead and Background Vocals
Rick Adams - Guitar, Lead and Background Vocals
Dave Schenkman - Banjo
Skip Riggins - Bass, Baritone Vocals
Fred Nelson - Mandolin, Lead Vocals
MUSIC
The New Mode Grass isn't just a bluegrass band. They also do Beatles
covers, Greatful Dead covers, gospel music, and all sorts of other
types. New Mode Grass is what you'd call a NEWgrass band.
