Tray Wellington
Raleigh, North Carolina banjo player and bandleader pushing bluegrass past genre lines, a 2019 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year.
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About Tray Wellington
Tray Wellington is a North Carolina banjo player who came up through the bluegrass program at East Tennessee State University. He first drew attention playing with the young band Cane Mill Road. His playing is rooted in traditional three-finger picking, but he brings in harmonic ideas from jazz, blues and other music outside the bluegrass canon.
He leads his own band, and his album Black Banjo, released on Mountain Home Music, puts his compositions alongside covers drawn from well outside bluegrass. The title nods to the African roots of the instrument he plays.
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What festivals is Tray Wellington playing in 2027?
Tray Wellington is booked at 2 festivals we cover: WinterWonderGrass 2027, MerleFest 2027.
Is Tray Wellington playing WinterWonderGrass 2027?
Yes, Tray Wellington is on the WinterWonderGrass 2027 lineup, March 5–7, 2027 at Steamboat Springs, CO.
Is Tray Wellington playing MerleFest 2027?
Yes, Tray Wellington is on the MerleFest 2027 lineup, April 29 – May 2, 2027 at Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC. They play Saturday, May 1.
Where is Tray Wellington from?
Tray Wellington is from Raleigh, NC.
What kind of music does Tray Wellington play?
Tray Wellington plays bluegrass.