Flattlanders reach new heights: Lake City’s Andrews, band place fourth nationally

The Flattlanders, which includes Lake City’s Brian Andrews (second from right), Matt Melton (from left), Joey Lazio and Andy Kennan, placed fourth in the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America national band competition this past weekend in Nashville. (COURTESY)

Experienced pickers, a North Central Florida-based bluegrass band nearly played at a national championship level.

The Flattlanders, a group that includes Lake City’s Brian Andrews on guitar and vocals,…