Jimmy Fitch Banjo

“My dad told me that I should learn to play the banjo. The rest is history.”

Jimmy started out playing guitar with his dad's band 34 years ago.   Since then, he's come a long way, playing with former bands Southbound, The New Connection Band, Bluetown, as wells a being an early member of Hickory Ridge.   In addition, he's also had the opportunity to play some gigs with the Jerry McCoury Band.   Jimmy is a winner of multiple banjo competitions.

Musically influenced by Earl Scruggs, Don Reno, JD Crowe, and Sammy Shelor.

In addition to Rattlesnake Hill, Jimmy also picks with Emery Ledford & Gunpowder Bluegrass, Hickory Ridge, Walt Crider & the Old-Time Way, James Good & Morning Edition, and the Tracy Meckley Band