Artist description Electric and acoustic instruments including violin, mandolin and hammerdulcimer

Music Style Eclectic Folk/Pop

Musical Influences Lucinda Williams, The Mary Janes, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty

Similar Artists Jewel, Cranberries, Sarah McLaughlin

Artist History Bridge 39 began in 1997 with members Ernst and Tracy Buckingham performing as a guitar and vocal duet in coffee houses in the central Indiana area. In May of 1998 they were joined by Duane Rolfson and Kelly Thompson on Hammer Dulcimer and Mandolin respectively. Emily Thompson joined the group in September of that same year on Violin after completing studies at Butler University in a Music Major. The newest member of the group, Taylor Hatfield, joined us on Drums in November of 2000. He has attended Eastern Illinois University studying percussion.

Group Members Tracy Buckingham-Vocals, Ernst Buckingham-Backing Vocals and guitar, Kelly Thompson-Guitar,Mandolin,Backing Vocals, Emily Thompson-Violin,Mandolin and Keyboards, Duane Rolfson-Hammer Dulcimer and Bass, Taylor Hatfield- Drums and Percussion

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Violin, Mandolin, Hammer Dulcimer, Percussion

Press Reviews "I worship the LORD JESUS CHRIST as much as the next man, but Christian music usually leaves me cold unless it's the Rev. Al Green or the Millionaire Quartet singing "Just a little walk with Jesus". But, there's a local Contemporary Christian group called "Bridge 39" that has a song on MP3.com that I quite like. Check it out and see if you agree.-Steve Hammer, NUVO Newsweekly

Location Indianapolis, IN - USA

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