“Grassline” Is a new band formation of 3 generations of the Eddy Poirier Family. Born in Rogersville New Brunswick, Eddy is a member of the N.B. Country Music Hall Of Fame and was the front man for the legendary band “The Bluegrass 4”. With Grassline, Eddy plays banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, lead and harmony vocals. Eddy is a five time winner of Entertainer and Guitar player of the year at the ECBMA’s, making him a Master in both, as well as winning many other awards. Eddy also has several recordings dating back to the 1960’s.
We welcome an old friend from Hillsborough N.B. Dennis Douthwright joined Grassline band this winter on Mandolin and vocals. He was part of the Demoiselle Creek from 1991 to 2000, & Special Edition 2000 to 2005, The Douthwrights band from 2006 to 2019 and they recorded 3 CD’s during that time.
A cousin of the Poirier family, Laurie Chavarie was born in Acadieville N.B. With Grassline, Laurie plays Guitar, Mandolin and also vocals. Playing in several bands since his teen years, Laurie just recently ended a 20-year stint fronting “Timberland Express”, he is now the Guitar player with Grassline.
We want to welcome our friend Laurie Beaman. Born in Campbellton, N.B., the younger of 2, he started playing the Guitar around 6 years old but only started to play in bands in the early 90’s when he joined Mountain Meadow with Lee Alward until around 1999. He then joined A New Blade of Grass in 1999 until 2006. Then around 2010 he played with the Eddy Poirier Family as a Guitar Player until the band dissolved and now he is back for a new adventure with the Eddy Poirier & Grassline band as the Bass player and vocals.