Yes, Evan,   I do have your CD and have it autographed by the entire band.  It is just spectacular listening and I'd buy another one if this one 'wears out'  I play it over and over.  I'll definitely buy your next CD when it comes out.

We were at the Flatland Bluegrass Band and first saw Evan perform -- quite impressive!  We were wondering how old you are and when you first started playing?

Kim & Gary Turner

Howdy Kim & Gary,

Thank You for the kind words.

Evan started playing guitar in 2003..... he was 6 years old.

He turns 13 June 30th of this year.

His first onstage performance was in 2005 or 2006, not sure, there has been a lot of pickin since then!

Really enjoyed Evan and the Bluegrass Express at The Tunes in the Trees.

Can I buy the new CD online?

Paul

Howdy Paul,

Thank you for the kind words!

Sorry but we do not have the online sales set up yet.

If you cannot catch us at one of the festivals to purchase a cd, please contact Barb (grandma) Bolen at BOLEN@EVANLANIER.COM and she will arrange to get one to you.

just wanting to say thanks for signing our cd evan looking forward to seeing ya tonight.

Howdy Steve and Callie,

Thank You for the kind words!

We appreciate the support!

Evan,  I can't wait to get your new CD; you are the greatest.  I love seeing you and your band onstage.

Howdy Vi Braun,

Thank you for the kind words!

Have you gotten a cd and had it signed yet?

Hey Evan,

Love to listen to you pick that Bluegrass!  You are one of my teachers on you tube!

Howdy Stacey Waid,

Thank You for the kind words!

Be sure to comment and rate the videos on YOUTUBE.

Try to catch us live sometime and say HI!

hello evan just listened to your cd and wanted to say it sounds great.just waiting to see ya again so you can sign it for us.

steve and callie

Evan, You are just great.  We wish we could hear you some time in person.  Tell your Grandma Janice and Grandpa Bram hello for us and tell them thanks for sending us the cd.   Your Great Uncle Richard & Great Aunt Delores Bowermaster in Colorado

Evan,

This is Laura from the Famous Old Time Music Company. (www.fotmc.com) It was sure great to have you fellas out this month!

The picks you asked me about can be found at www.bluechippicks.net. Good luck, and keep pickin!

Laura

Evan,

 Missed seeing you this year as I have not been able to make the fop on saturday nights.  Hope to see you soon.

www.caesarscreekpioneervillage.org

Kathy

Hey Evan,

Finally nice to see you in the hallway!

Hey there Evan! Nice website!

See ya soon!

Katelyn McCoy

 www.mccoygrass.com

Hey Evan, just wanted to say hi :)

Keep up the good work! See ya around.

-Kelly

www.mccoygrass.com

Evan

I work with you mother and I have enjoyed seeing all the pictures she has at the office of you and other members. I look forward to hearing you soon. Keep up the good work.

Evan has been playing guitar since 2003 and picked up the banjo the summer of 2007. He spends every spare minute either playing guitar or picking the banjo. His summers lately have been spent at Grandma and Grandpa's so he can pick all he wants with Noel Bolen (Grandpa). The time practicing has paid off because people love to hear him pick! He doesn't say much on stage but he isn't there to talk. He wants to play.

Evan is the grandson of Noel Bolen who played bass for Harold Staggs & Friends of Bluegrass for many years and is well known far and wide. Noel has been teaching Evan to play music for about five years.

Evan is in the sixth grade and enjoys school very much. He is sort of shy so I didn't want to embarrass him by trying to ask too many questions. If you ever have a chance to hear a band called Evan Lanier and the Bluegrass Express, please take time as you are in for a treat.

Not only does Evan play a guitar he is a great banjo player. It really was a pleasure to watch and listen to Evan, and see a group of older men taking such an interest in him. I have met Red Spurlock who plays in the band. Evan has some mighty fine musicians to guide him such Bob Hamblin and of course his grandpa, Noel Bolen.

Bob has a band, Dixie Riders, and Red Spurlock has a band, Red Spurlock & The Rainbow Ramblers. All are known quite well through the Dayton, Fairborn Ohio area. I would like to encourage anyone to guide any young child who shows interest, whether it be music or sports.

Hey good looking,no not your grandfather Noel you Evan!

I finally got to read the Mt.Eagle from Whitesburg Kentucky.I am going to try to copy and paste what was written about you.

Young bluegrass musician is rising star Southern Ohio By ROSE BALLARD DURHAM

Hello again, everyone! How are things in your little corner of the world? Grab a hot or cold beverage and let's sit down for a chat!

I haven't felt this good in some time. I had some apprehension about making the trip to the Down Home Mountain Festival which takes place each year on the outskirts of Dayton, Ohio. It is only 70 miles from my house, and I couldn't make up my mind whether I wanted to take my van or not because of the traffic. I decided if I was going to keep the van I may as well drive it. I have insurance if I hit someone. It is a '94 Chevrolet three quarter van and is boxy. I decided what the heck and away I went. This is one of the cheapest and best entertainments you can find around this area!

This year it was even better for me. Just as I pulled into a parking place a man and a woman got out of their car. The man was carrying a banjo, of course that gave me an excuse to talk. He played old-time Fraillin type. They asked if I had bought my ticket and I replied I had just pulled up as they did. They gave me two passes for Saturday and Sunday.

The music is always great at Down Home Mountain Days. They have two main stages, bluegrass and country, plus two small music stages and other stages for clogging. I always stay at the bluegrass.

The highlight of the music was listening to a young lad by the name of Evan Lanier who is 11 years old. Look out, James Shelton, he is on your heels! Larry Sparks, he can raise his leg just like you.

Evan has been playing guitar

Evan

 I had the pleasure of seeing and listening you play at Dayton Down Home Mountain Days. I really mean it was a pleasure and the highlight of my time spent there. You have a great future ahead of you. Now you have a fine set of grandparents and parents backing you.Make sure you stay in school,get a good education and keep playing music.May our path's cross again in the future. I wrote about you in my column in the Mt Eagle from Whitesburg,Kentucky.