1. Sharon Gilchrist is an American musician, singer, composer, mandolin instructor and the sister of Troy Gilchrist, a bluegrass musician.
15 Facts About Sharon Gilchrist
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The Blue Night Express band lasted for nearly seven years and Sharon Gilchrist played with the band from age nine to sixteen.
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In Nashville, Sharon Gilchrist played for several years with banjo player James McKinney in Danger in the Air.
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Sharon Gilchrist worked with many singer-songwriters including Jenny Hall, Jennifer Niceley, Mary Beth Cysewski and Audra and Alayna Maxwell.
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Sharon Gilchrist moved on, in Colorado, meeting the women who comprise the band, Uncle Earl.
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When "Mary and Mars" separated in August 2004, Sharon Gilchrist began playing with the band.
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Sharon Gilchrist joined up with Uncle Earl, an eclectic group of female musicians incorporating dance into their act, playing bass until 2006.
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Sharon Gilchrist received a glowing review saying she "continued to shine" in 2007, in "Rowans Quartet", appearing at the Americana festival, Merlefest alongside stars of many genres.
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Sharon Gilchrist continued to teach mandolin in the College of Santa Fe and recently in California.
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In 2010, Sharon Gilchrist began performing with Darol Anger in several configurations including a special guest performance with The Republic of Strings in 2010, the Cascadia Yulegrass project in 2009 and 2010, with a trio including guitarist, singer-songwriter Scott Law in 2010 and most recently in 2012 with Darol Anger and The Furies.
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Sharon Gilchrist moved to Oakland, California in 2012 and plays on occasion with Bay Area-based musicians Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands as well as Kathy Kallick and Annie Staninec.
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Sharon Gilchrist served as an adjunct professor teaching private mandolin lessons at the College of Santa Fe from 2004 to 2011.
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Sharon Gilchrist has taught private mandolin lessons since 2001 and has taught at national music camps and workshops including Bluegrass Week at Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, West Virginia ; Mandolin Camp North, ZoukFest Steve Kaufman Kamp, Grand Targhee Bluegrass Camp and leads mandolin workshops corresponding to her touring schedule.
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Sharon Gilchrist taught private mandolin lessons at the 5th String music store in Berkeley, California until the store closed.
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Sharon Gilchrist currently teaches several online mandolin courses and workshops on Peghead Nation.