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Red Lantern Bluegrass Band
From Seville, Ohio
Members are:
Gary Copley - Lead Guitar
Lafe Copley - Rhythm Guitar
Daris Copley - Bass
John Harper - Mandolin
Galen Donohew - Banjo
 
 

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Rust Kings
Definitely Applachian yet somehow contemporary, this mountain band has a way of picking and singing about bad love, wasted lives and uncertain hope for a better world while sounding amiably easygoing. Recorded in a living room but sounding no less polished for it, this versatile collection of shuffles, waltzes, breakdowns and hymns boasts three - and four - part harmonies as distinctive as the Kings individual voices. L.A. DAILY NEWS

Rust Kings
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Rust Kings

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The Vaughn's

The Vaughns
Founded in 1999, in the mountains of West Virginia, the Vaughns Bluegrass Band has developed their own unique and diverse style of music. The group originally began with John Vaughn on guitar, with his sons David on mandolin and Daniel on bass; along with close friend Dave Matheny on banjo. With their three part harmony and tasteful instrumentation the Vaughns quickly became a well known group in Central West Virginia. Once people came to learn about the group and hear their music, the band soon began playing at area fairs and festivals. Ranging from the Sagebrush Roundup, the Apple Butter Festival, Gassaway Days, Dutch ridge and the Amish Country in Sugarcreek Ohio; the Vaughns have broadened their playing area and continue to play at many wonderful places. Later in 2003, the band would be joined onstage by Dave Mathenys youngest daughter Molly playing the fiddle. In the following year, after regrouping, the band would be joined by Mackenzie Murphy on the bass. Both would help to continue the sound and the style established by the group. In 2002, the band released their first cd entitled West Virginia Ride; with the title track being an original song written by Dave Matheny and Dave Vaughn. Recently, in 2005 the band released their newest cd entitled Black Water. Once again, the title track was another original by Dave Matheny and Dave Vaughn. Along with the title track the cd also has another original by Dave Matheny and Dave Vaughn entitled, The Traveler. The Vaughns continue to provide a talent that combines harmony and instrumentation in a true bluegrass style. They will get your hands clapping and your toe tapping and leave you wanting to hear more.

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Mountain Grass Bluegrass Band

Rod Miles - mandolin,guitar, dobro
Marvin Christian - banjo
Shug Thomas - bass, fiddle
Jim Lester - guitar, dobro, banjo
Curtis Cavender - guitar

Performing Area: West Virginia
This is the general performing area of this band.
They may perform in other areas as well.

One of the most entertaining bands in the region. Great instrumentals, soaring harmonies, and fun stage presence. A mixed bag of traditional, original, gospel, and progressive songs for the whole family.

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The Half Bad Bluegrass Band

John Lively - Banjo & Vocals
Howard Estep - Mandolin & Vocals
Bert Baker - Bass & Vocals
Brian Bell - Guitar & Vocals
Heather Lively - Vocals

Performing Area: West Virginia
This is the general performing area of this band.
They may perform in other areas as well.

Describing their show as 'a high energy, foot stomping, old school bluegrass good time,' this group has stayed true to old school bluegrass music. Formed in 2005, the Half Bad Bluegrass Band has performed at festivals and events all across the great state of West Virginia.

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 3rd String: General Info
Member Since 7/6/2006
Band Members Jason Miller - Guitar and Lead Vocal, Joey Miller - Mandolin and Baritone Vocal, David Beam - Banjo and Tenor Vocal, Jeff Beam - Fiddle and Baritone Vocal, Jeff Todd - Bass and Bass Vocal 3rd String Introductions
MySpace URL: 
  http://www.myspace.com/3rdstringbluegrass  

Weekend Grass

John White guitar
Richard Williams banjo
Randy Triplett mandolin
Lorreta Triplett bass

Performing Area: West Virginia
This is the general performing area of this band.
They may perform in other areas as well.

The weekend grass band was formed in 1999 from a jam session in Lincon county WV.The band has went on to win the Bluegrass America contest in 1999,and played at some large and local festivals through the years.Through a brief seperation for some health reasons,the Weekend Grass is playing their hard driving music better than ever.Look for them at local festivals in 2003.

Contact Information

John White
Hurricane WV United States
Email: weekendgrass@yahoo.com


John Truman and Flashback
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Highland Grass

Joe Winebrenner Guitar/Vocals
Homer Beeman Fiddle/Vocals
Donna Winebrenner Vocals
Janet Winebrenner Upright Bass
Joe Winebrenner Jr. Banjo

Performing Area: West Virginia
This is the general performing area of this band.
They may perform in other areas as well.

Highland Grass, a West Virginia based band, is well known around the Appalachian Mountain region and neighboring states for their hard driving, high energy, traditional style Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel music. Highland Grass is an acoustic five-piece band featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, and upright bass.

At each show you will find the band members in constant motion around a single microphone giving the audience tight harmonies and instrumental prowess the "old fashion way".

You will want to follow this new turn in the road for Highland Grass. The band is looking forward to a challenging year ahead and all of the new fans they will meet.

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