Cast Iron Filter

Cast Iron Filter is a band based in Davidson, North Carolina. Their genre is similar to that of Progressive Bluegrass, but Cast Iron Filter's fans call it "Irongrass."[1] The band had been praised for its instrumental finesse and has been related to a Jamband that knows when to stop; they could even be considered a hayseed Nickel Creek.[2]
The band members include, Brian Burton (Drummer), Dustin Edge (Lead Singer and Guitar Player), Mike Orlando (Mandolin/Banjo Player) and Phil Skipper (Bass Player).[3] Former members include Tim Helfrich (drums), Mason Bissett (bass), Jim Ashton (steel guitar), Howie Cockrill (fiddle/bass), and Randy Culbertson (Guitar).

Cast Iron Filter's last official show was played at The Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC on December 31, 2004. Tim Helfrich and Dustin Edge have put on shows as recently as 2011, featuring performances by the major lineups from past Cast Iron Filter incarnations. The band played one reunion show on Jan 16, 2010.

Former members Mason Bissett and Tim Helfrich have joined Davidson singer/songwriter Billy Jones as "Billy Jones and the Pocket" who actively perform.

Phil Skipper has been playing with a variety of musicians including Michael Orlando, Michelle Malone, and Tim Carter.
Brian Burton currently plays drums for Charlotte-based "Hipshack."

Michael Orlando released 2 records "Wreckless" and "Before the Storm." [4]

Dustin Edge has released 1 full-length LP (A Forest Through the Trees, 2008) and 1 EP (By The Numbers, 2010). A new 5-song EP, Calm, was released in January 2011.[5]

Albums
  • Paradise in Palestine (August 1999)
  • Further Down the Line (September 2000)
  • This Ugly Town (October 2001)
  • Live From the Highway (October 2002)
  • Falls of Rough (August 2004)


References
  1. Joyce, Mike: "Cast Iron Filter, Live From the Highway", The Washington Post, June, 2003
  2. K.R.C.: "Live From the Highway", The Boston Herald, February, 2003
  3. "Band Info". Retrieved 2008-04-15.
  4. "Artist Info". Archived from the original on 2009-08-12. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
  5. "Artist Info". Retrieved 2009-08-20.


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