The David Parmley Band
The David Parmley Band
David Parmley formed the Bluegrass Cardinals with his father, Don Parmley, in 1974 when he was 17 years old. His singing and rhythm guitar playing became a standard of the 1970’s bluegrass sound. A California band, they toured all over the US for many years and recorded 15 different projects together. David left the band in 1991 and moved to Nashville. Don retired in 1997. They were inducted into the IBMA Bluegrass Hall of Fame in 2025. In Nashville, David recorded an album with Del McCoury and then formed Continental Divide and began creating a more modern sound for bluegrass. He toured all over the country with them for a decade or two and then decided to retire from performance due to health issues. With the recent interest developed with the Hall of Fame Award, David has decided to get back out there and sing some songs. His voice is one of the most recognizable in bluegrass. He has a great band of Nashville regulars who have played with many of the best over the years. When you hear David Parmley sing and play his guitar, you are reminded of the past while being riveted in the now.