Grassology is a three-piece bluegrass ensemble affiliated with YOUNG AUDIENCES of San Diego.  Formed in 1996, this group performs regularly in elementary and middle schools all over San Diego County.

Members of Grassology:

• Wayne Rice plays banjo and guitar.  Wayne has played professionally with such groups as Brush Arbor, Pacific-ly Bluegrass and (currently) Lighthouse.   He is also host of KSON's "Bluegrass Special," a weekly radio program that features bluegrass music.
• Tom Cunningham plays fiddle, mandolin and guitar.  Tom has performed with many local bands for the past 25 years and has also performed in such musical productions as "Fire on the Mountain." He is also a member of the Lighthouse bluegrass band.
• Loren Smith plays the string bass.  Loren manages his own Loren Smith Productions, a booking agency, and is the leader of the Jackstraws—one of San Diego's busiest entertainment ensembles. 

The purpose of Grassology is to teach children about bluegrass music—it's origins, the instruments and songs that make it a unique American musical style.  Every Grassology performance is a lively and entertaining program that not only features great music, but also involves students by allowing children to actually come on stage and play guitar with the band.

For booking information, contact Young Audiences of San Diego at 4007 Camino Del Rio South, #212, San Diego, CA 92108.  Telephone (619) 282-7599.

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