Nixon, Blevins & Gage continue to entertain audiences with their presentation of the emerging genre of the acoustic trio. Loosely based in bluegrass, they bring thumb-picking, early country music popularized by Doc Watson and Merle Travis. A recent review from the Raleigh News & Observer noted, "the juxtaposition of Nixon's finger-style playing with guitarist David Blevins' flat-picking (resulting) in an acoustic ambiance reminiscent of Doc Watson…, John Hurt and Etta Baker.” To date they have released five albums and received popular acclaim from Bluegrass Unlimited, Bluegrass Today and County Records. Venues played include Merlefest, North Carolina Museum of History, Raleigh City Plaza, IBMA World of Bluegrass, Home Town Opry, Pullen Park, Cary’s Bond Park, Holly Springs Cultural Center, Durham Centerfest and regular appearances at local venues.
