Mason Wright
Fiddle player Mason Wright is from Winchester, Va. Formerly, Mason has played fiddle with Audie Blaylock & Redline, Dunlap and Mabe, and most recently with Seth Mulder & Midnight Run.
“I’ve been a fan of Junior Sisk ever since I first saw him with Blueridge as a kid. I’m extremely honored to be joining him on this final tour, and I’m excited to hit the road with the band!”
Sam Zolla
Sam Zolla is a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Connecticut. His musical journey began at the age of ten, when he first took up the mandolin and joined his family’s bluegrass band, The Zolla Boys. He then played guitar for Pennsylvania Bluegrass Band, Serene Green, and toured extensively from 2022 to 2025 on both upright bass and guitar.
“I am beyond honored to get the call from Junior for this upcoming season and farewell tour. I’ve looked up to his music since I started back in 2010. Never would I have thought I’d be on stage singing tenor and chopping mandolin right beside him. I’d also like to say how excited I am to hit the road with such a great band. I think there’s something special in the works!”
Carter Lester
Carter Lester is a banjo player from Glade Spring, Virginia, and a student at East Tennessee State University, where he studies finance. He previously performed with Seth Mulder and Midnight Run, building a strong foundation in traditional bluegrass.
“I’m extremely excited to be a part of Junior’s farewell tour! Growing up, Junior’s music was one of my biggest influences! This is going to be a great time, and the music is going to be even better!”
Junior Sisk
Junior Sisk stands as one of today’s most admired voices in bluegrass music. A proud son of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Sisk brings raw emotion, timeless authenticity, and a deep respect for tradition to every performance. With roots planted firmly in the sounds of the Stanley Brothers, Larry Sparks, Dave Evans and the Johnson Mountain Boys, his music echoes the heart of classic bluegrass while continuing to push it forward.
Sisk first made his mark as a songwriter in the early 1990s, crafting fan favorites like “The Game I Can’t Win” and “Tears Are Blinding Me” for the Lonesome River Band. He soon moved into the spotlight as a performer with groups like Wyatt Rice & Santa Cruz, Blueridge, and his own band, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice. His 2011 album Heart of a Song was a breakthrough moment, earning IBMA Album of the Year and launching a string of awards, including IBMA Song of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.
Known for his unmistakable voice and hard-driving sound, Sisk has remained a consistent force in bluegrass, with his 2020 album Load the Wagon spending six months at #1 on national charts and drawing critical acclaim. The project earned multiple IBMA nominations and solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the genre.
Now signed to Turnberry Records, Sisk is embracing a new chapter with his latest album, It’s All Fun and Games. Already producing two very successful singles, “Sweeter Than Tupelo Honey” and “Where Love Goes to Die”, this new project offers a fresh dose of high-octane bluegrass that proves tradition never goes out of style.
Gabriel Hebert
Gabriel was born and raised in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. He grew up in and around the East Coast Canadian bluegrass scene and started playing banjo when he was 12 years old. He has been attending East Tennessee State University, where he learned to play bass. From a young age, Gabriel has gathered inspiration from many artists, including Dailey & Vincent, The Bluegrass Album Band, Flatt & Scruggs, and Lonesome River Band. Gabriel recorded his first album at the age of 16 and became fascinated by the studio setting, which further deepened his love for music.
“I feel extremely grateful for the opportunity Junior has given me, and I’m very excited to get to travel and play music with this incredible group of people. Junior has been one of my top Bluegrass artists ever since hearing “Blueridge” as a kid. I have followed his career ever since, and I am so honored to be part of his Farewell Tour!”
“I’ve been a fan of Junior Sisk’s music from the first time I heard his band play, but I never would’ve thought I’d get the chance to play with him. I’m excited to be a part of his newest configuration and I can’t wait to start picking and traveling with all of them!”
