The Bluegrass Strangers
Jimmy Lykins
Jimmy Lykins, was born in
Petersville, Lewis County, Kentucky.
When it comes to a traditional vocalist,
Jimmy is one of the best. He sings
straight from the heart with soul and
feeling like no one else. He also plays
a strong rhythm guitar in the band.
Jimmy owns and operates The Little
Quincy Opry and the Quincy Grocery
Store. He is the proud father of James,
Robert, Jena Faye, Connie and Jennifer.
Jimmy also has seven grandchildren.
Jimmy joined The Bluegrass Strangers
in 1980
When he's not on the road with the
band, he loves listening to bluegrass
and gospel music.
Petersville, Lewis County, Kentucky.
When it comes to a traditional vocalist,
Jimmy is one of the best. He sings
straight from the heart with soul and
feeling like no one else. He also plays
a strong rhythm guitar in the band.
Jimmy owns and operates The Little
Quincy Opry and the Quincy Grocery
Store. He is the proud father of James,
Robert, Jena Faye, Connie and Jennifer.
Jimmy also has seven grandchildren.
Jimmy joined The Bluegrass Strangers
in 1980
When he's not on the road with the
band, he loves listening to bluegrass
and gospel music.
Bryan Tackett, known as Big Bubba, by the band members, was born in Lewis County, Kentucky. He makes his
home in Quincy, Kentucky with his wife, Rebecca and their two daughters, McKenzie and Mackayla. Rebecca is an
L.P.N. at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Bryan's life has always been around music with his dad, Walt playing guitar and bass and his mother, Vicki playing
piano. His high lonesome soulful voice allows for perfect harmony with Jimmy's traditional sound of bluegrass. Bryan
provides vocals and lead guitar for the band. When he isn't traveling with the band, Bryan enjoys hunting and
basketball.
home in Quincy, Kentucky with his wife, Rebecca and their two daughters, McKenzie and Mackayla. Rebecca is an
L.P.N. at Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Bryan's life has always been around music with his dad, Walt playing guitar and bass and his mother, Vicki playing
piano. His high lonesome soulful voice allows for perfect harmony with Jimmy's traditional sound of bluegrass. Bryan
provides vocals and lead guitar for the band. When he isn't traveling with the band, Bryan enjoys hunting and
basketball.
Brandon Shuping, makes his home in Williamson, West Virginia. Born in Florida and raised in North Carolina,
Brandon was born into a musical family that was dedicated to bluegrass tradition. His father, the late Garland
Shuping was a well respected banjo player who played in the late 70's with Jim and Jesse among others.
By the age of 12, Brandon was playing upright bass with his mother and father and well on his way to
becoming the well respected musician he is today.
Brandon is completing his senior year and West Virginia State and will graduate in the Spring of 2008.With a
degree in secondary education.
Brandon was born into a musical family that was dedicated to bluegrass tradition. His father, the late Garland
Shuping was a well respected banjo player who played in the late 70's with Jim and Jesse among others.
By the age of 12, Brandon was playing upright bass with his mother and father and well on his way to
becoming the well respected musician he is today.
Brandon is completing his senior year and West Virginia State and will graduate in the Spring of 2008.With a
degree in secondary education.
Bryan Tackett
Brandon Shuping
Wendy Webb, gives the fans of The Bluegrass Strangers a great bluegrass experience with great sound
mixing and equalization. She also runs sound for numerous bands at festivals giving all of them the almost
sacred sounds of bluegrass on the Behringer soundboard.
Wendy is married to Dick Webb and also plays banjo, guitar and bass. When traveling she helps drive the
bus and helps with setup as part of Pine Creek Audio.
When she isn't on the road with the band, she loves riding 4 wheelers, an avid hunter and writes poetry
for The Strangers Newsletter and The Strangers web site. Her latest passion is Chun Kuk Do.
Wendy and Dick are the owners of Pine Creek Records and Pine Creek Entertainment.
mixing and equalization. She also runs sound for numerous bands at festivals giving all of them the almost
sacred sounds of bluegrass on the Behringer soundboard.
Wendy is married to Dick Webb and also plays banjo, guitar and bass. When traveling she helps drive the
bus and helps with setup as part of Pine Creek Audio.
When she isn't on the road with the band, she loves riding 4 wheelers, an avid hunter and writes poetry
for The Strangers Newsletter and The Strangers web site. Her latest passion is Chun Kuk Do.
Wendy and Dick are the owners of Pine Creek Records and Pine Creek Entertainment.
Wendy Webb
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Dick Webb, founder of The
Bluegrass Strangers, doesn't have
to take a back seat to anyone
when it comes to playing
straight-ahead 5 string banjo.
Dick is also well known for his
superb claw-hammering style
which is also used in their show.
Dick formed The Bluegrass
Strangers in 1976.
He lives with his wife, Wendy in
Powellsville, Ohio. Wendy also
runs sound for the band. Dick is
the father of three sons, Richard,
Jason and Aaron. Aaron runs
sound and helps set up sound for
Pine Creek Audio.
Dick and Jimmy Lykins are
co-owners of Pine Creek Audio.
Their audio system is a favorite at
Bluegrass Festivals.
Bluegrass Strangers, doesn't have
to take a back seat to anyone
when it comes to playing
straight-ahead 5 string banjo.
Dick is also well known for his
superb claw-hammering style
which is also used in their show.
Dick formed The Bluegrass
Strangers in 1976.
He lives with his wife, Wendy in
Powellsville, Ohio. Wendy also
runs sound for the band. Dick is
the father of three sons, Richard,
Jason and Aaron. Aaron runs
sound and helps set up sound for
Pine Creek Audio.
Dick and Jimmy Lykins are
co-owners of Pine Creek Audio.
Their audio system is a favorite at
Bluegrass Festivals.
Dick Webb
L-R Jimmy Lykins, Dick Webb, Sandy Knipp, Bryan Tackett and Brandon Shuping
For Bookings, call Pine Creek
Entertainment at 740-574-6268.
Entertainment at 740-574-6268.
Sandy Knipp, is a songwriter, teacher, author and performer of traditional music for more than 30 years. He
was also the founding director of KCTM. He is host of the popular "Bluegrass Diversion" program on Morehead
State Public Radio (Booneville, 88.3 FM; Inez, 88.3 FM; and Morehead, 90.3 FM) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every
Saturday.
Sandy is a great asset to the band with his rock solid timing on the bass.
was also the founding director of KCTM. He is host of the popular "Bluegrass Diversion" program on Morehead
State Public Radio (Booneville, 88.3 FM; Inez, 88.3 FM; and Morehead, 90.3 FM) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every
Saturday.
Sandy is a great asset to the band with his rock solid timing on the bass.
Sandy Knipp
Aaron Webb, insures the fans hear the
best performers have to offer with great
sound and equalizations. He also assists
Pine Creek Audio setting up their festival
sound systems.
Aaron resides in Powellsville, Ohio
best performers have to offer with great
sound and equalizations. He also assists
Pine Creek Audio setting up their festival
sound systems.
Aaron resides in Powellsville, Ohio
Archie Duncan has joined The
Strangers as their backup sound
technician.
Archie resides in Vanceburg,
Kentucky with his wife Gloria. They are
the parents of Serena and Brian and
have 2 grandchildren. Archie is a
retired auto mechanic and also plays
guitar.
When he's not on the road with The
Strangers, he loves playing and
listening to bluegrass music and
fishing.
Strangers as their backup sound
technician.
Archie resides in Vanceburg,
Kentucky with his wife Gloria. They are
the parents of Serena and Brian and
have 2 grandchildren. Archie is a
retired auto mechanic and also plays
guitar.
When he's not on the road with The
Strangers, he loves playing and
listening to bluegrass music and
fishing.
Aaron Webb
Archie Duncan