The origins of this singing minstry began in 2007, when founding members Jim Scott Mullins and Mike Mullins felt the calling to form a bluegrass gospel duo. Inspired by the traditional "brother harmony" singers of the mid 20th century, Scott and Mike began performing their music at churches, festivals, community events and on live radio throughout the Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky regions.
Along with longtime friend and mandolin player, Tim Powers, the group began to expand their repritoire and appointment schedule to a fuller capacity. These public performances soon led to CD recordings and new additions to the band's lineup. In the years that have followed, the band has performed at such venues as the Richmond Folk Festival, HoustonFest, Home Craft Days and Floydfest. Their music has also been featured on documentary films by the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and the Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail.
Drawing from a legacy of gospel singers such as the Mullins Family Quartet and other musicians, Scott and Mike based their sound on their rich musical and church heritage. The mountain gospel sounds that they heard as children began to integrate heavily into their own generation of singing ministry work. Their mission and message has not changed. The ultimate goal being to win souls for Christ and to glorify God through song and testimony.
Mike Mullins is a native of Russell County, Virginia. He was raised in a family of musicians and singers. He has performed in various gospel singing groups for several years. He is also an accomplished instrumentalist at guitar, mandolin and bass. He also serves as sound engineer of the group's CD recordings. He has written several original gospel songs. He is an active member of the House of Prayer Church in his hometown of Castlewood, Virginia.
Jim Scott Mullins was born and raised in Dickenson County, Va. He began singing with his family at the age of eighteen. He is a fourth generation gospel singer, songwriter and musician. His great-grandfather Dock Mullins was a long-time song leader in the Church of the Brethren in the 1930's. This love of singing extended to Scott's grandfather Hie Mullins, who in the late 1940's formed the Mullins Family Trio with his wife Frances and son Billy Gene Mullins, who was Scott's father. He lives in Clintwood Virginia with his wife Teresa and their children.
Tim Powers was raised in Dickenson County, Virginia. The son of a coal miner, Tim was brought up in a hardworking family. That steady work ethic makes him a valuable asset to the band. Not only does he help the group on mandolin and fiddle, he also serves as navigator and consultant to the group's needs. Tim is usually called upon to do the design work on the band's CD projects. He lives in Clintwood, Virginia with his wife Michelle and sons Ty and Koen.
Jonathon Mullins is a fifth generation musician. He has been the band's upright bass player since 2013. His musical interests began in high school as a percussionist for the Central High Warriors marching band. He is a dedicated member of the NHB band, and it's ministry work. He lives in Wise County, Virginia. He is the son of Jim Scott Mullins.
Buddy Carico became a member of New Harvest Brothers in 2014. He comes from a talented musical family. He is a gifted guitarist and mandolin player. Buddy has been the leader of the Carico Family Singers for several years. He is a talented songwriter as well. He lives in Clintwood, Virginia with his wife Michelle.
Daniel Carico has had a great interest in singing and guitar playing since childhood. He is the son of Buddy Carico and a longtime member of the Carico Family Singers. He joined up with New Harvest Brothers in 2014. His heartfelt vocals and tight rhythm guitar playing adds yet another unique quality to the group's sound. He lives in Clintwood, Virginia with his wife Candi.
Chris Jackson is the newest member of the band. He comes from a long line of family gospel singers and musicians. He is a native of Buchanan County, Virginia. Chris was a long-time member of Jackson Harmony, a touring family music ministry. He is the son of Homer Jackson, a well known gospel songwriter from Hurley, Virginia. Chris is a gifted songwriter in his own right and recently built his own dobro. He lives in Gate City, Virginia with his wife Lucy and their daughters Kendra and Christen.
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