What do you get when you cross four extremely dedicated musicians, and the inherent desire to succeed?“Blackjack Ridge” A diverse yet tradition steeped band with plenty of attitude! The band is quickly becoming a favorite throughout the Southeast. A new self titled cd is to be released on or about the 1st of September. This group will be a force to be reckoned with by the end of 2007!

Christi Cato has been active in Bluegrass music for over 7 years.Starting as a vocalist, and mandolin player for “Rose Ridge Girls”.She later left to perform briefly with “Johnny Daniels” Christi's natural bluegrass voice made her a “hands down choice for “Blackjack Ridge” Christi makes her home in Springfield Tennessee

Steve Mofield played in numerous rock and country bands until he became interested in bluegrass. Since then he has never looked back. He has since played guitar or mandolin with several regional bands such as Ever Since Now, The Blistered Lizards and Now and Then. Steve Makes his home in White House Tennessee

Ed Stacey is a “hard driving” banjo player, who seems to have a way with mixing melodics, with good old fashioned Scruggs style banjo. Ed has played for groups such as Union Standard, Joe Diffie and “Special Edition”, Bill Grant/Delhia Bell, and others. Ed Makes his home in LaVergne Tennessee

Bill Scott

Blackjack Ridge promises to be a unique twist in a time tested music. The band integrates songs into their repertoire that wouldn't normally be associated with bluegrass. But this band sure makes it work!”Blackjack Ridge” performs regularly at The “Grand Ole Garage” in Madison Tennessee, and has already booked festivals for 2007, and 2008!