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| The Bluegrass Strangers |
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| 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 is co-owner of 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's he 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 Hillview 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 bandWhen he isn't traveling with the band, Bryan enjoys hunting and basketball. |
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| Brandon Shuping, makes his home in Willaimson, 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 mucician 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 |
| Dean Whitaker |
| Dean Whitaker is a great asset to the band with his rock solid timing on the upright bass. He also provides bass and baritone vocals to the band along with filling in as sound technician at festivals. Dean and his wife, Pam live in Ashland, Kentucky. They have two sons, Mark and Jason and three grandchildren. He loves fishing and when he's not on the road with the band, he's an owner/operator for Admiral Merchants Motor Freight. |
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| 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. She just achieved her advanced green belt making her closer to the coveted black belt. Wendy and Dick are the owners of Pine Creek Records and Pine Creek Entertainment. |
| Wendy Webb |
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| Privacy Statement |
| 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. |
| Dick Webb |
| L-R Jimmy Lykins, Dick Webb, Sandy Knipp, Bryan Tackett and Brian Shuping |
| For Bookings, call Pine Creek Entertainment at 740-574-6268. |
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