BASC & SDBS
Member Bands & Performers

Andy Rau Band

Traditional and progressive bluegrass. You can contact them at 714-528-9765 or via e-mail at andy@andyrauband.com

Banjo Jim & The Bead People

Live acoustic music. Jim Losse 916-963-2306.

Stephanie Bettman and The "Boys"

Singer/songwriter/fiddler. Performs original songs inspired by bluegrass, folk, rockabilly, and gospel. Contact Stephanie at stephkate@sbcglobal.com or (323) 664-5282.

Kenny Blackwell

Mandolin, guitar. 818-360-8967.

Bluegrass Advocates

Rick Chambers. 760-367-6695.

Bluegrass Brethren Gospel Band

Original award-winning bluegrass gospel music since 1977. Tim Bryant 562-428-6179.

Bluegrass Etc.

John Moore 760-742-1483.

Border Radio

Kelly McCune 626/398-0949 BorderRadioKelly@aol.com

The Brombies

Original & traditional bluegrass & gospel. Members: George Doering, Jo Ellen Doering, Bill Bryson & Patrick Sauber. Please visit the band at their Web Site www.thebrombies.com and you can contact Jo Ellen at (323) 874-0213.

Buffalo Bryan Marr

Upright Bassist, Backing Vocals. Founder and former member of The Lost Canyon Rangers. Open to band situations. Located in North LA County, call 661-878-1740 or e-mail BuffaloBryan1@aol.com

Cache Valley Drifters

Contact Wally Barnick at 805.674.1877, or via his e-mail at wally@barnick.org

Sandii Castleberry Live Music Company

Folk, bluegrass, country; school programs & community event venues. Call Sandii at 951-659—6132 or on her mobile at 714-290-1553. You can reach Sandii via e-mail at Sandii1@sbcglobal.net

Celia and Thunder Rose

Celia Lawley, Professional Musician also conducts fiddle workshops, beginning and intermediate, plus Master Fiddle Services. High Energy Productions. (760) 782-9202.

Cluster Pluck

Cluster Pluck from Los Angeles plays a unique blend of tunes in the bluegrass tradition. Contact jarrettlesko@mindspring.com or
(818) 783-6205

Tom Corbett

Mandolin and guitar with two CD's out. His newest "Cloudless Blue Sky" features David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Herb Pedersen, Phil Salazar, Tom Ball and Robin and Linda Williams. Also available "Upstairs at Charlie's". For information call 818-981-2150 or visit Tom's Web Site.

Cross Creek

Tom Smith 805-495-8232.

Tom Cunningham

Guitar, fiddle player and production services. www.thomascunningham.com

Darrington Family Band

Brad, Toby, Elspeth, Carly, Fiona, Chloe, Mllie, Emma and Will Darrington to fulfill your bluegrass/gospel/roots needs with a serious family vibe. Contact Brad @ 661-274-4919 or themultitude@yahoo.com

Bill Dempsey

Bill performs a wide variety of (mostly) American acoustic music including bluegrass, old time, traditional, folk, etc. Bill performs and does shows for children and families, seniors, and general audiences. These days Bill performs mostly solo and occasionally with a band and/or back-up musicians from time to time. You can reach Bill at his e-mail billdempsey@cox.net, at his Web site located at http://www.billdempseymusic.com, or you can call Bill the old fashioned way at his telephone number (949)362-9250.

The Dennis Roger Reed Band

Bluegrass, country, rock, originals. Dennis Roger Reed 714-361-8744. waverly@earthlink.net

Peter Feldmann

Presenting a range of music. Bluegrass with the Very Lonesome Boys (David West, Tommy Marton, Mike Nadolson, Tom Lee); old-time with Tom, Dick & Pete (Tom Sauber, Richard Greene); neo-classic country: "Crème Brûlé" (Gilles Apap, Robin Frost, Ms. Francine). 805-688-9894. peterf@silcom.com

Fifth Wheel Bluegrass Band

Traditional, contemporary, and original bluegrass material. Rene' Miller-fiddle, Jim Morrison-mandolin, Tom Harmon-guitar, Kris Howe-bass and Terry Reagan-banjo. Contact Rene' Miller (562) 436-8457 or Tom Harmon (562) 595-7539

Freewheelin'

Progressive Bluegrass (Greg Lewis, Tim O'Brien, Kevin Gore, Ellis Schwied, Andrew Paddock) bgrass909@charter.net or call 562-426-2149

The Full Deck

P.A. system available. Contact John Deckard 619-573-0467 or via his email harpbreaker@juno.com

Scott Gates and Pacific Ocean Bluegrass Band

You can e-mail Scott and the band at ManzolinRecords@aol.com or visit their Web site at www.ScottGates.com , or give them a ring at 760-240-3446 or 760-559-7106.

Gone Tomorrow

Traditional and original bluegrass music from a five-piece band: guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and bass. Can provide our own sound. Contact Richard Burkett at richard.burkett@sbcglobal.net, phone: 619-286-1836 or FAX: 619-583-3894

Richard Greene

323-469-2087. Fax: 323-467-8120

Grassology

Trio performing bluegrass for kids. Wayne Rice 619-561-9309. bluegrass@WayneRice.com

Grateful Dudes

Los Angeles area bluegrass band. Will pick for food. Scott Micale 310-394-6544.

The Grateful Hooligans

The Band is composed of five individuals in a wide age group and with completely different backgrounds. The common thread is that they all enjoy the same types of music, which are not limited to any particular category. They are an eclectic string band with bluegrass, old time, and mountain music leanings as well as original creations and joint band productions. Their musical directions often seem unlimited as they also enjoy ethnic English, Irish, and Swiss folk songs as well as some Blues, Jazz, and Country renderings. Hire for: Festivals, Weddings, Parties, etc. Please contact Hank Hiskes at (858) 571-3568 of via email at gratefulhooligans@gmail.com. Please visit the visit the band's Web site at http://www.GratefulHooligans.vze.com

Grey Eagle

Experienced, professional ensemble. From duo to quintet, Bob Applebaum & John Schlocker meet your needs with the finest players, singers & sound systems. Bob Applebaum 310-399-3917 or Bapplebaum@compuserve.com

High Hills

Energetic ensemble of traditional, contemporary and original bluegrass for all occasions. CD's available. Leslie (Spitz) Reagan 818-781-0836. highhills@highhills.com

Bill Knopf

Banjo. 818-891-2533. E-mail Bill at billknopf@billknopf.com. Bill's Web site can be viewed by clicking on his name above.

Laurel Canyon Ramblers

Contact Herb Pedersen at 818-980-7478, or Bill Bryson at LCRamblers@aol.com. Or, you can read a little more about the Laurel Canyon Ramblers by going to Herb Pedersen's Web site, http://www.herbpedersen.com/bands.html

Lighthouse

Wayne Rice 619-561-9309. bluegrass@WayneRice.com

Lonesome Road

Traditional bluegrass with Don Clark, Jim Trydte, T.J. Lyons and Mark Ross. T.J. 909-986-5669. Bloogrz@worldnet.att.net

Lost Highway

"Bluegrass the way you like it." Richard Brown telephone/fax 714-744-5847. losthighway@bigfoot.com

LeRoy Mack McNees

You can call LeRoy at 818-768-2332 or contact him via e-mail at LMMcNees@aol.com

Mandolin Madness

Blues to bluegrass. Walt Richards 619-589-8177.

John McEuen

His diverse skills on banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin have led reviewers and fans to call John 'The String Wizard.' Still touring with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, (their 40th year is coming up!) John takes his talents around the country in his solo shows and special concerts when the Dirt Band is not performing.

The McPossums

Dave & Carol: Celtic, old-timey, and a little bluegrass.  805-376-2060. caschryver@earthlink.net.

Mill Creek Boys

Michael Wasbotten. 909-792-0690.

Murphy's Flaw

Jarrett Lesko, Dobro/mandolin/guitar; Paul Dorn, bass; John Bryan, banjo/guitar; George Biner, guitar; Edie Murphy, fiddle. Call them at 818-554-9743 or you can e-mail the band at murphsflaw@murphysflawband.com

New West

Santa Clarita-based. 805-297-3483.

Nickel Creek

Award-winning bluegrass. Scott Thile 909-659-5360. CWatk64687@aol.com or kathy.thile@murraystate.edu

Paradise Junction

Bluegrass band based in Orange County. Banjo, mandolin, guitar & bass. CD's, tapes & T-shirts available. Sound system provided. Contact Larry Holt 714-936-2478, or via e-mail at larry@ind-tech.biz

The Pederson Family

A family band from Santa Clarita, California. Using hammered dulcimer, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and keyboard, they perform contra dance music in addition to Irish, Celtic, bluegrass, and American folk tunes. The band members are Mark, Evan, Shawni, Neva, and Joel Pederson.

Contact: markpederson@earthlink.net or (661) 252-5627

The Pearce Family Bluegrass Band

The Pearce Family Bluegrass Band originated in early 2004. The band consists of Doub and Traci Pearce and their 3 children, Wil, Molly, and Cate. Doub plays 5 string banjo, Traci sings and plays guitar and autoharp, Wil plays guitar, drums and mandolin, Molly sings and plays piano, upright bass, and 5 string banjo, and Cate sings and plays piano, harmonica, and guitar. Each family member loves music of many styles, and each of us have studied and practiced instrumental and vocal music for years. We've found that we all have a love of American bluegrass music, both traditional and progressive, and wanted to see if we could put together a band that would both glorify God and tighten our family bonds. As we learned tunes, wrote songs, practiced individually on chosen instruments, and rehearsed as a band, we've found that the Lord has opened many opportunities for us to share our music and faith in Him. Visit their Web site at www.pearcemusic.com

Phantom Hollow

Charlie Brogdon 818-757-1410

The Rainwater Bluegrass Band

Performing traditional style bluegrass in the Southern California area. Appearing regularly at Torrance (Wilson park, Sat 8:30-12) and Hollywood Farmers Markets (Sunset and Ivar. Sun 8:30 - 12)

Larry Rainwater-fiddle, Charlene Rainwater-guitar, Gary Pruett-banjo, Craig Thomas-Mandolin, Don Rowan-Bass. For information and bookings, contact Larry: 760-835-5423

Rank Strangers

Emily Ensley (562) 433-6846 or pippilives@aol.com

Phil Salazar

With John McEuen, the Rincon Ramblers, Acadiana (cajun/zydeco), and Mighty PINE. Please call Phil at 805-653-2380, or contact him via e-mail at psalazar@west.net

San Diego's Ambassadors

Costumed entertainment featuring acoustic music and comedy, including Seagrass, a bluegrass trio. 619-279-4800.

Second Time Around

Charlie Brogdon (818) 757-1410 or ecbrog@earthlink.net

Second Wind

The talented members of Second Wind Bluegrass combine hot licks and cool harmonies to give the traditional bluegrass repertoire a distinctive modern sound. Whether it’s a high lonesome duet, trio, or instrumental, they play and sing with that special pulse and drive that makes Bluegrass what it is, or should be. And they have a whole lot of fun doing it. For information or booking, contact Jeff Fleck, (310) 390-4391 or email either jfleck47@comcast.net or ecbrog@earthlink.net

Second Delivery

Traditional and progressive bluegrass. Contact Marke Foxworthy: markewfox@yahoo.com. Visit the Second Delivery web site for band bios, photos and video clips, a complete schedule and related information: www.seconddelivery.net

The Shirthouse Bluegrass Band

The Shirthouse Bluegrass Band plays traditional bluegrass with excellent singing, instrumentals, gospels and harmonies. Suitable for any occasion. The band can provide sound equipment. Please Contact Mary Birkett @ 858-449-5824 or email Mary at Email: TheShirthouseBluegrassBand@cox.net

Simon Pure

......is cowboy slang for “the real thing”. And they are, combining instrumental dazzle with close three & four part vocal harmonies. Please contact Bob Dolan at (805) 660-9325 - and check out the band's Web site at www.simonpurebluegrass.com

Sometimes In Tune

Sometimes In Tune (www.sometimesintune.com) Playing Bluegrass and Americana/Folk music - Laura Garfield on fiddle, Margee Schubert on banjo, and Joel Garfield on guitar and lead vocals. A "fun" and energetic band with sound equipment, when needed. "Sometimes In Tune" plays bluegrass music most Sunday mornings at the Studio City Farmer's Market. Also available for parties (both children's and adult's). Contact Laura (818) 344-6622 or email fiddle@sometimesintune.com

7th Day Buskers

Progressive bluegrass and acoustic roots music. For bookings, contact band leader Shawn Rohlf at (619) 584-4067 or email: seventhdaybuskers@hotmail.com

Silverado Bluegrass Band

Tight harmonies, rock solid rhythm and dynamic, precise instrumentals! Contact Mike Nadolson 951-757-5055. mnflatpick@aol.com

Stagerobbers Bluegrass Band

Traditional bluegrass music with some spunk. Hard driving traditional bluegrass music featuring mandolin, fiddle, banjo, guitar and bass. Vocal and instrumental tunes are featured. Stagerobbers are based in the South Bay area of Southern California. For more information, call Rick at 310-704-6440 or info@stagerobbers.com

Chris Stuart and Backcountry

Original songs in a traditional setting. Chris Stuart, Janet Beazley, Dean Knight, Ivan Rosenberg, Jeff Harvey. CD available. Chris 858-523-9465. chris@backcountryrecords.com

Susie Glaze and The Hilonesome Band

Mountain roots meets new bluegrass and classic country. Two CDs available on CDBaby.com and Amazon.com. Visit www.susieglaze.com Email hilonesome@aol.com or call 818-843-4947

Valley Villagers

Don Barbier at info@valleyvillagers.com or (818) 505-9343

Virtual Strangers

The "Strangers" sound is a mixture of traditional, Stanley, Monroe, and Flatt and Scruggs material with more progressive material from Blue Highway, Lonesome River Band and some Del McCoury. Usually a four piece, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and bass the are still able to produce nice three part harmony with all musicians singing on one song or another. We also have an educational program for schools. Please visit our website at www.virtualstrangersbluegrass.com or email at staghorn2@cox.net, or give Mike Tatar a call at 858-679-1225

Cliff Wagner & the Old Number 7

Cliff Wagner & the Old #7 have an original sound that utilizes bluegrass, blues and honky tonk combined with modern lyrics that preserve the "High Lonesome Sound" of traditional music and brings it into the 21st century. Combine that with great harmony singing and exciting instrumentals and you have a live show for people of all ages and backgrounds that gets you out of your lawn chair and onto the dance floor. Band members include Cliff Wagner, Patrick Sauber, Jesse Harris, and Lucas Cheadle. You can reach the band at 310-831-0055 or via their email at cliff@oldnumber7.net

Sean & Sara Watkins

Guitar/fiddle duo. 760-726-7156. Their email is cwatk64687@aol.com

Windy Ridge Bluegrass Band

Old, new, original bluegrass & gospel music around one mic. Sound system included. Frank Bayuk, (310) 567-2361 or their email WindyRidgeBand@aol.com

Witcher Brothers

CD's available. Dennis Witcher 818-366-7713, or contact Dennis Witcher at his email DRWitcher@aol.com

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