NIBA Supporting Members & Bands

  

Fox Crossing Stringband 

Have you been missing that truly high lonesome sound? The ladies of Fox Crossing Stringband bring all those high harmonies plus driving rhythm of dobro, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar and bass.  Six instruments across four vocalists will leave you chasing these foxes for their new bluegrass sound.


https://www.reverbnation.com/foxcrossingstringband

https://m.facebook.com/FoxCrossingStringband/

http://foxcrossingstringband.com/

Grass Attack plays a range of styles from Folk and Country to Newgrass and Bluegrass.

Grass Attack regularly performs at town festivals, bluegrass festivals, county fairs, outdoor community park concerts, wineries and breweries in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Randy Tackett, Monroe, WI, plays lead guitar and banjo. Jeff and Liz Wagner are from German Valley, IL. Jeff plays banjo and guitar. Liz plays mandolin and guitar. Liz, Jeff and Randy all sing lead and harmony vocals. Tim Magnuson is from Rockford, IL and plays bass and rhythm guitar.

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For bookings, contact - Liz Wagner @ 309-314-3519

 

 

KR Bluegrass

 

has been performing at festivals, churches and local venues since 2008. The band’s bluegrass sound comes from the close harmonies of guitarist, Kathy Dahl, and fiddler, Rose Seeger,  along with the classic Earl Scrugg’s style banjo picking of Mike Greylak and bass player, Marlis Petrovic. Much of their music has been influenced by the sweet harmonies of the Stanley Brothers, Osborne Brothers, the Carter and Cox families and Ricky Skaggs.

 

The KR Bluegrass mission is to preserve the traditional bluegrass and gospel sounds and bring this sound, enjoyment and memories evoked, to our audience

 

Please visit our website at www.krbluegrass.com to learn of upcoming gigs

Eric Lambert
www.ericlambert.com
ericlambertmusic@gmail.com

Eric Lambert, a 2015 Chicago Music Awards winner, is a renowned flatpicker who delivers his original elixir of feel-good Americana infused with bluegrass, blues, roots, rock, & soul. Lambert’s enthusiasm, palpable joy, earthy voice, and precision licks leave audiences energized and inspired.

Eric Lambert is also an educator presenting workshops on guitar and mandolin as well as the History of American Music. Eric is available for private or group instruction.

Mackville Bluegrass, Atwood, IL

Contact: Amy Lee

Phone: 217-578-3868

Website: www.mackvillebluegrass.com

Facebook: mackvillebluegrass

Email: mackvillebluegrass@gmail.com

 

Mackville music is a mix of bluegrass and gospel music and consists of alternating vocal leads with strong harmonies along with instrumentals.   We love playing bluegrass and gospel music and have a great time!  

 

Members from left to right in photo:  Jeff Lee, Mike Waddell, Terry Schlabach, Lori Schlabach, Gary Schlabach, Larry Schlabach.

 New Legacy

 

New Legacy performs Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, and Bluegrass music with beautifully harmonized vocals and virtuoso instrumentalists

  

www.newlegacymusic.com 

Phone :(708) 642-1011

Truman’s Ridge

Sycamore, IL


Bluegrass Music - Chicago Style


Phone: 
815-603-1441 or 815-761-9631

Website: www.trumansridge.com

Email: trumansridgemusic@gmail.com

 

Truman’s Ridge offers an exciting blend of the familiar and the unique in bluegrass music. The rock-solid beat of the guitar and bass compliment the driving rhythm of the banjo and the compelling mandolin lead breaks. Fiddle and harmonica are also featured on some songs as well as vocal harmonies.

The Wood Street Bloodhounds, Chicago, IL

Phone:  312-421-9100

Website: www.woodstreetbloodhounds.com

Email:  steve@orchardpro.com

Traditional bluegrass music featuring:


Tom Boyd          Banjo
Bob Becker         Mandolin
Jeff Bone            Guitar
Steve Avery        Dobro
Brian Buhman    Upright Bass

Special Consensus

Oak Lawn, Il

 

The Special Consensus is a bluegrass band that has achieved a contemporary sound in their four decades of performing, making their music a modern classic. The band is led by Greg Cahill (banjo player and recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America Hall of Greats) and includes Dan Eubanks (bass), Greg Blake (guitar) and Michael Prewitt (mandolin). Special Consensus has received six awards from the IBMA and two Grammy nominations. They are four talented vocalists and instrumentalists who follow their creative desires without straying too far from their bluegrass roots.

 

www.specialc.com

greg@specialc.com

Tank & The Beez

Brookfield, IL

 

 

Tank and the Beez is an old-time roots string band from Chicago, specializing in traditional blues, folk, and jazz tunes. With strong vocal harmonies and driving acoustic rhythms, Tank and the Beez is a cross between bluegrass, dixieland, and New Orleans street jazz. 

 

Brian "Tank" Blankenship

(708) 476-3415

https://tankandthebeez.com/

music@tankandthebeez.com

Wheels North

St Charles, IL


Wheels North is a high-energy, progressive bluegrass band from the Illinois Fox Valley comprised of Mark Frystak (guitar/vocal), Hayley Skreens (banjo/vocal), Jesse Fuller (bass/vocal) and Chris Grant (fiddle).  Wheels North offers powerful three-part harmonies, skillfully crafted song arrangements, and an enticing catalog of both originals and covers. 


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WheelsNorthMusic/


WheelsNorthMusic@gmail.com

Phone: (847)450-4384

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