The band consists of past and present members of Eighth Ave. String Band, Slate Mt. Bluegrass Band, The Grateful Dads, Jackie Greene Band, Keith Little & The Littleband, Walking Spanish, Bremen Town Musicians.
Band members have been direct support for artists such as: Willie Nelson, Richard Thompson, Ralph Stanley, Ted Nugent, Roy Clark, Tony Rice, playing stages in Europe, Asia, numerous festivals in the western states, and famous venues like The Fillmore, The Catalyst, The Great American Music Hall, and Terrapin Crossroads.
By happy chance, they all settled in the foothills of the California Gold Country and came together as a band. Their far-ranging and extensive music reflects the wide variety of their backgrounds.
Rick Dugan
6-string electric bass, upright bass, vocals
Thom Bentley
Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals
Chris Carey-Stronck
Drums, vocals
Tom Gunterman
Extended range electric violin, 5-string violin, vocals
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Artists We Cover
- Allman Brothers
- Herbie Hancock
- Jackie Greene
- Wilco
- Wes Montgomery
- Willie Nelson
- Stevie Wonder
- Otis Redding
- Jobim
- Nat King Cole
- Hank Williams
- Walking Spanish
- The Band
- Bob Wills
- Grateful Dead
- Sam Cooke
- Ray Charles
- Lyle Lovett
- Sinatra
- Tom Waits
- Little Feat
- Texas Tornados
- And many more
Booking:
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Photo credit – Dennis Scott, Alan Schecter