Brian Hinson

Brian is the founder and charter member of A Deeper Shade of Blue. Brian started playing music at the age of 16. In high school, Brian played guitar with a local band called Back Roads Bluegrass. Later, Brian moved to the bass in 1988 when he and a few friends formed a group called Common Ground. This band remained together for about 10 years and also produced a recording in that time. In the later part of 1998, Brian then formed the group A Deeper Shade of Blue and with that group recorded another record called "There Is A Time". A complete overhaul of members is now your new Deeper Shade of Blue.

Jim Fraley

Jim has the most experience in bluegrass and gospel music (the oldest, ya know?). He has been playing for over 30 years and has won various awards, such as NC State Banjo Championship in 1977; Snuffy Jenkins Award in 1991, and many more. Jim has played with "greats" such as: Mac Wiseman, Clyde Moody, and Chubby Wise. He has played with various groups such as Pinetuckett, Lincoln County Partners, The Boyd Brothers, Bluegrass Travelers, and forming his own group, Code Blue.

Jason is Jim's oldest son and has been involved in bluegrass music throughout his whole life. His first glimpse of bluegrass was the night that he was brought home from the hospital after birth. (band practice was at home that night) He was 8 years old when his dad tried to teach him to play the banjo. His interest was, at that time, the guitar. At the age of 11, he began to draw a big interest to the mandolin which is now his main focus. His high school years were spent in marching/concert band playing the trombone and various instruments. He also spent his senior year as the Drum Major. Jason's vocal career started with his high school's Honors Chamber Ensemble. His awards varied from Marine Band Recipient to many Superior ratings in solo performances. Jason's first stage appearance began with the Jones Brothers and Log Cabin Boys. He was later asked to play guitar for "All Star" teenage bluegrass band, Remmington Ride. He played mandolin with No Other Name (a contemporary folk gospel group), Bluegrass 76, and is now able to play with his dad in DSOB.

Troy Pope

Troy, the latest addition to A Deeper Shade of Blue, brings to the group his strong lead vocals. Having been raised in his father's church, he acquired the deep background in gospel music, that makes the unique arrangements of the band. He has sang with his family throughout his whole life and with some other local groups as well. Troy's big smile and personality, along with his vocals make A Deeper Shade of Blue what it is today.