Jerry Douglas

    Known as one of the finest dobro players ever, Jerry Douglas has achieved acclaim in country music circles for his amazing finger-picking. His nickname, “Flux,” is a tribute to his nimble hands.
   An accomplished studio musician, Douglas has recorded with such artists as Hank Williams, Jr., Reba McIntire, Lyle Lovett, Paul Simon, Bruce Hornsby, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Maura O’Connell, and contributed to the version of “The Inlaw Josie Wales” that appears on Farmhouse. Douglas also starred in such musical groups as The Whites, Boone Creek (with Ricky Skaggs), and The Country Gentlemen. Jerry is also a member of the select Grammy-winning Guest Book club, as he won in 1983 for “Best Country Instrumental Performance.” He has won literally dozens of awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
   Douglas, who currently lives in Nashville, joined Phish in Antioch, TN on 7/1/99. He added newfound texture to “Wolfman’s Brother,” not traditionally a guest song, before welcoming Ronnie McCoury and Tim O’Brien for covers of “Beauty of My Dreams” and “Doin’ My Time,” as well as Phish originals “Water in the Sky,” “Roggae” and “Back on the Train.” He then closed out the set by adding Gary Gazaway for “Poor Heart.” Unfortunately, Douglas was absent during the Summer 2000 return to Antioch where another lineup of impressive Nashville musicians treated fans to a guest cavalcade.