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Sherri Leyda
Rhythm Guitar

Sherri began singing at the age of 10. A pennywhistle birthday present from Chuck introduced her to Irish Music. In 1997 Sherri picked up the guitar and has since found her vocal and instrumental niche with bluegrass, gospel & old-timey music.

 

Chuck Leyda
Flatpick Guitar, Mandolin

Chuck picked up guitar in high school.  His musical journey has taken him from the Grateful Dead to Irish to Norman Blake and American Traditional (folk, old-timey, & bluegrass).

 

 

Jimmy Newkirk
Upright Bass

Jimmy binds the group together with strong bass singing and playing. Making music since he was a kid, Jimmy can play just about any style. He also serves as the band's sound engineer, and van handy man.

 

Craig Evans
Merrywang

Craig grew up with church music, Mom is an organist. He cut his teeth on jug band music in the 70s but moved on to frailing banjo under the tutelage of Dwight Diller. Craig has a deep love for old-timey fiddle and, especially, gospel.

 

Craig's website: www.frailin.com
 

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