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The group MIXT COMPANY, has been on the music scene with its nucleus of David, Virginia, and Letitia (La tih sha), for more than five years now. Individually, its members have many years of entertaining experience to their credit.

Virginia Lee was born way back in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. At a young age her family moved to southwestern Virginia, to the small town of Boones Mill, just south of Roanoke. Virginia's daddy raised her and five more sisters into a pickin' and singin' family bluegrass band, that entertained both locally and regionally, singing and playing at festivals, churches, and any event they could. This beginning gave Virginia the foundation for her lifelong commitment to the world of bluegrass music. She moved from Virginia down to Nashville, Tennessee in 1990. She has "paid her dues" on the Nashville music scene since then. Virginia sings lead and various harmonies in a wonderfully sweet mountain style, drawn from her background and experience. Her smooth rhythm guitar keeps the band on track. Virginia Lee has written many wonderful songs, some of which are featured on the bands programs.

Letitia is Virginia Lee's only daughter. She was born and raised in Franklin County, Virginia. She plays rhythm guitar, and sings lead and harmonies in a clear, powerful style that instantly impresses all that hear her. As Virginia's daughter, Letitia was raised in the music right from the start, and has been singing most of her life. When mother and daughter sing duets together they exhibit that classic family harmony and blend of voices that only comes with a family connection. Letitia is also a talented songwriter and often co-writes with her mother.

Dave Blood is the third member of the "MIXT", (pun intended). He was born in Georgia to a military family that finally settled in Eastern Pennsylvania. Dave was introduced to bluegrass in college, during the folk music boom of the early 'sixties, and has been hooked ever since. Dave's first group, the Cumberland Mountain Boys, was one of the only two groups in the Eastern Pennsylvania, Western New Jersey area for a long time. Dave had eight years in the U.S. Air Force, with two and a half years in Vietnam, where he continued to play his mandolin. During his tours of duty in Washington, D.C., he was exposed extensively to the early Country Gentlemen, at the legendary Shamrock Tavern, and was greatly influenced by them, and in particular, John Duffey. After getting out of the Air Force, Dave joined the group, The Mueller Brothers, moved to Nashville, and played full time for three years. A later stint as guitarist and mandolinist for the bluegrass and country comedian, Harold Morrison, and bluegrass gospel band, The Mueller Family, round out his professional credits. After hearing Virginia and Letitia perform at "The Paint Store", in Goodletsville, Tennessee, Dave said "I've got to sing with them". He did, and he's been with them ever since.

"David 'Dawghouse' Knight joined MC in the summer of '98 on the upright bass. David brings a lot of years experience to the band and his intricate bass lines and stylings provide an interesting counterpoint to their music. David was born in Puerto Rico, and with his wife and two sons, now lives in Franklin, Tennessee.

Martin O'Doherty hails from Coventry, England, though the way he picks the five-string banjo you'd think he sprang from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He joined Mixt Company early in 1999 and provides an important part of the band's sound. He is now a confirmed Nashvillian, and dedicated band member."

Together, MIXT COMPANY produces a magical blend of voices and music, and their desire is to provide a high quality bluegrass sound to entertain the public. They expect to be around for a long time, singing and playing for audiences everywhere!!!

Dave Blood and Virginia Lee were married New Years Eve 2000.

Hey Dave & Virginia,
"Many thanks for sending us a copy of your band's new release which, like your debut, I enjoyed very much. And I think "A Personal Touch" is even better -- the band is tighter and the songs just can't be beat. Virginia has written several killer numbers -- I really like "Less Traveled Road" and the band does a fine job on "Listen, Listen" (a chilling number), "If It's Just A Cabin" and "Train Of Heartache." Congratulations (once again) on a bluegrassical outing well done. I'll do my best to help spread the word."
Dave Higgs
Bluegrass Breakdown
WPLN-FM, Nashville

"As someone who grew up far from country music and came to it only recently, I always believed that most of it -- most of it made after 1960, at least -- was overproduced and undertalented. But Mixt Company shows that modern country can still be what old-time music was and what real hand-made country music must be: relevant storytelling and musicmaking that describes people's lives and tribulations, and touches them in ways they need, more than ever, to be touched."
--Ted Anthony, journalist

This CD by MIXT COMPANY is certain to be a collectors item in the near future. buy it now while it's still available!! Now receiving airplay all over the world, as well as right here in the USA!!!

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Bluegrass

"It's a great collection of bluegrass/country from a very good band."
---ken birkinshaw--red rose radio-Preston, Lanc. England

"MIXT COMPANY is a fine sounding band"
---Wilson Moore---CHMA fm 107, New Brunswick, Canada

"Thanks for the great music"
---John Davis---Heartfelt Music, KPFK 90.7, Los Angeles, CA.

"Merci' for your great CD, MIXT COMPANY, and of course, airplay for this album is a natural thing".
---Andre Leclerc---Saint-Amand 91.3 fm, Gievres, France

"I'm impressed with the number of fine originals and with your ability to present them."
---Gerald E. Pike---Fundy Comm. Moncton, NB, Canada

"Many thanks for sending us a promo copy of your band's debut--and what a fine one it is!--a nicely paced program of originals and solid tunes played with an obvious understanding and love of the music. the band has a compelling and unique sound--a pleasing MIXTure of country and bluegrass."
---Dave Higgs---Bluegrass Breakdown-WPLN-FM, Nashville, TN.

"I have listened to MIXT COMPANY's CD album with a great pleasure, maybe it is the first album for the band, but surely, it will not be the last.--once more in contemporary bluegrass, the female singers are showing to us their talent. the picking is top class too. I intend to play all the tunes all along the year."
---Jacques Dufour---Arc En Ciel-90.2 fm, Lyons, France

"Thank you so much for your CD. it's good traditional bluegrass sound."
---Bill Kaul---"Bluegrass Saturday" WXPR 91.7 fm.-Rhinelander, WI.

"Thank you for "MIXT COMPANY".!
---C. Graffis---KSKA public radio, Anchorage, Alaska

"Thanks. a great CD!
---Raymond "Cousin Ray" Woolfenden, Sr.--- WPWC- Dumfries, VA.

"I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to your project. I found it different to say the least but very enjoyable. I found the vocals very interesting and the instrumentation good. it is well recorded, and definitely worth playing for my listeners."
---Hank Janney---WZBT 91.1 fm, WGTY 107.7 fm, Gettysburg, PA.

"Thanks for the CD. love it, especially the original cuts. will get a lot of airplay here."
---Lee Bolton---WOBO radio, Norwood, Ohio

"Congratulations to all of you. what a fantastic job you all did on the CD. We are so impressed with the songs and the vocals and instrumental leads and backups. what a beautiful piece of work."
---Herb and Emma Currie---Friends, Silver Spring, MD.

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