Bryan Sutton
James Bryan Sutton[1] is an American musician. Primarily known as a flatpicking acoustic guitar player, Sutton also plays mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and electric guitar. He also sings and writes songs.
For those of a similar name, see Brian Sutton (disambiguation).
Bryan Sutton
Biography[edit]
Early career[edit]
Sutton's grandfather and father were regionally recognized fiddlers, and Sutton grew up playing in the family band, the Pisgah Pickers. In 1991, he played guitar for Karen Peck and New River, a gospel group. In 1993, he moved to Nashville.[2][3]
Ricky Skaggs[edit]
Sutton first came to prominence in 1997 as lead guitarist in Ricky Skaggs' band Kentucky Thunder when Skaggs returned to bluegrass. Sutton eventually left the band to focus on session work.[4]
Gear[edit]
Bryan supports Bourgeois Guitars and performs regularly with his own signature model, a Bourgeois Bryan Sutton Limited Edition. He also uses a Bourgeois "Country Boy Deluxe Archived 2015-10-04 at the Wayback Machine" model dreadnought, and a Bourgeois "Banjo Killer Archived 2015-10-04 at the Wayback Machine" slope-shouldered dreadnought, which is another model directly inspired by Bryan. He also regularly performs with a 1940 Martin D-28.[3]