Success for IIIrd Tyme Out was nearly an overnight occurrence for this group after its forming in 1991. Founding member Russell Moore (guitar), along with everyone else in the group, created a new tradition in modern bluegrass music. Rounding out IIIrd Tyme Out are Steve Dilling (banjo), Justen Haynes (fiddle), Wayne Benson (mandolin), Edgar Loudermilk (bass) and their excellent sound technician, Donnie Carver.

As the saying goes, “The proof is in the pudding”, and what more proof of the band’s niche as a top bluegrass group in the world than its seven consecutive IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) awards as its Vocal Group of the Year - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and most recently 2000, and Russell Moore’s two IBMA ‘Male Vocalist of the Year’ awards (1994 & 1997)!! Their a cappella renditions of many songs can rarely be matched. Its superb instrumentation provides even more quality sound to the rich vocal blends. All in all, IIIrd Tyme Out has garnered over 50 industry awards, the last two being ‘Bluegrass Band of the Year’ (2005) and ‘Male Vocalist of the Year’ (Russell Moore-2007), both by the ‘Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America’ association (SPBGMA)!!

IIIrd Tyme Out - Where did such a name have its origin? This was the third time out for founding member Moore and consequently the third professional bluegrass band association for him. No doubt, the third time proved to be a charm for all these talented artists.

IIIrd Tyme Out was with us at the very first Bluegrass on the Waccamaw program in 1997. We are glad to have them returning!

In keeping with the tradition of family values at Bluegrass on the Waccamaw, please make welcome and enjoy IIIrd Tyme Out!

Thanks, Jennings Chestnut, Sr.