Artist description I do all the lead vocals, recording and production. I play guitar and banjo on these recordings with a few exceptions.My music is as varied as the artists that I have followed.

Music Style Ballads, Bluegrass and Folk

Musical Influences My musical influences are many and varied. To name a few Hank Williams Sr., Ramblin Jack Elliot, Woody Guthery, Pete Seeger, Lester Flat & Doc Watson. My uncle Lewis Boyd & My grandmother Mamie Boyd,

Similar Artists You decide! Mostly Bill Morris.

Artist History I begain singing professionally at 3 years of age. My mother and aunt Helen would take me to Asheville, NC, where I would sing on street corners and bars for nickels and dimes. I would sing to soldiers and sailors mostly. This was during World War II. I started playing guitar and banjo around 7 or 8 years with my family members. In 1990, I created "Blue Ridge Mountain Music", a series of 3 tapes(Volume I, II &III)sold through the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Great Smokey Mountains National Park and gift outlets all over the USA. I also have a series of music for railfans, sold in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and Japan. My wife,Kristin an I currently do a music and storytelling show "Steel Rails Hummin'". Presently, we do shows for schools, museums, colleges and coffee shops in and around Charlotte, NC.

Group Members Mostly me, my friends Thad Beach on Harmonica, Roger Howell Fiddle and Buddy Davis on Bass.

Instruments Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica and Bass

Albums Blue Ridge Mountain Music Volume II, Steel Rails Hummin' & Daddy What's A Train.

Press Reviews I've been reviewed in the Singing News, Banjo News Letter, The Devils Box to name a few.

Additional Info Thank you for listing and commenting. I welcome all e-mails

Location Charlotte, NC - USA

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