Single Release

SINGLE RELEASE

MARK STOFFEL

“I’m Using My Bible as a Road Map”

RECORD LABEL:
Mountain Home Music Company

RELEASE DATE:
05/10/24

ISRC:
USETB2200226

GENRE:
Bluegrass

LOCATION:
Germany, Munich

DESCRIPTION:

Mark Stoffel turns gospel classic “I’m Using My Bible for a Road Map” into a glistening instrumental. It was first recorded by its writer, Don Reno, and his longtime musical partner, Red Smiley, in 1952. It’s among the most widely recorded numbers in the bluegrass canon. This version features Chris Luquette on guitar, Ross Sermons on bass, Tony Creasman on drums, Rob Ickes on dobro, Niall Murphy on fiddle, and Alan Bibey on an additional mandolin.

KEY SELLING POINTS

  • Originally from Munich, Germany—now a United States citizen since 2016.
  • Master musician, usually seen playing his signature Gilchrist-endorsed mandolin "one O five."
  • Among the many notable collaborations over the years, Stoffel is best known for his role as main mando in Chris Jones' Night Drivers band.

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