Far Away with You

One of the most charismatic frontmen in modern bluegrass, Woody Platt has played an

important part in shaping the trajectory of bluegrass music over the past 20 years. As

a founding member and lead singer for The Steep Canyon Rangers, Platt spent years

touring tirelessly, many of them in collaboration with actor/comedian and banjoist Steve

Martin, earning a GRAMMY award, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and international

recognition in the process. But when the pandemic struck, the time at home caused

Platt to rethink his personal priorities. He decided to put his touring life on hold and left

the Rangers to spend more time with his young family.

Fortunately for bluegrass fans, the end of Platt's tenure with The Rangers has marked a

new chapter in his musical life, one that he is celebrating with the release of his first solo

album, Far Away With You. The album cements Platt's place at the cutting edge where

traditional and contemporary bluegrass meet, and his smooth baritone vocals, coupled

with his ear for lyrics with contemporary themes create a sonic palette that honors his

bluegrass roots even as he cultivates new growth.