The Bands of the Frontporch
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This new page features the Bands that make the Frontporch what it is. Pictures,
reviews, Bios and contact information
will be part of this page.
This page is a work in Progress!
| We encourage and welcome band members to come early and jam with us. Jams start around 3pm and go until around 6pm and often there's a short jam session after the show |
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The Frontporch Stage Guest Band
Criteria We are looking for Country, Bluegrass and Gospel groups to play in our Saturday night concerts. The concerts will start the first Saturday in May and every Saturday through October. If your group is interested in volunteering to play on the Front Porch Stage, please follow these simple steps. Send
a tape or CD of your music & Picture if available to: Playing the Frontporch is voluntary but a collection is taken to help cover expenses for coming to Mount Ida. We
encourage Bands to bring their CD's, Tapes or any other appropriate
merchandise to sell. |
| 2007 Bands The Ouachita River Ramblers The Prairie Grove Band Dewayne Hodges The Acousticatz Bluegrass Revue Posey Hill The Hartley Family The Harvey Boys Wilhelmina Grass The Nichols The Prestons New Generation Eden Bluegrass Gospel John Talley & Friends Family & Friends Steve Johnson Mountain Bluegrass Boys Denimgrass Heaven Bound Lonnie "Grizzly" Meeks |
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The Prairie Grove Band is one of our local acts that we proudly
feature. They are Mark Wilborg, acoustic guitar & vocals, Joe Carmack on electric lead guitar & vocals, Doyle Rowland, acoustic guitar & harmony, Travis Stapp on Banjo, electric guitar & vocals, Bobby Wilborg on Bass, Doug Carmack on harmonica and Terry Kinsey on Drums & vocals. Prairie Grove Band plays a variety of music from country to oldies to rock & roll. For booking call Joe Carmack at 870-326-5559 |
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The Hartley Family from Arkadelphia, Arkansas. One of our favorite
family bands. Tom and Debbie Hartley, Daughters Anna & Abbie, Sons Josiah, Daniel and Micah make up one of the best bluegrass bands in this region. Their mix of traditional bluegrass, gospel & originals makes every show something special. Contact Tom Hartley at 870-246-2646 (leave a message) and visit their website at www.hartleyfamilybluegrass.blogspot.com/ |
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The Acousticatz, One of the best in the country.The Acousticatz have something for everyone: beautiful vocal harmonies, outstanding musicianship and extremely entertaining live shows. Their love for bluegrass music and for playing music together shines through in everything they play. Pete Brown on fiddle, mandolin and vocals and jokes, Patty LaFleur on bass and vocals, Britt McGarity on guitar and vocals and Tom Barito on Banjo and Vocals make up this great band. True professionals we can recommend for any event. Contact Patty LaFleur through their website www.acousticatz.com |
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Dewayne Hodges, One of our own and a favorite with our Frontporch crowds. Legally blind since the mid seventies, Dewayne plays piano and creates his own accompaniment, delivers a great show with a wonderful variety of country, rock, oldies and great gospel. Dewayne was a recipient of the 2007 Durad K. Mcdaniel Award given by the American Council for the Blind. He has just returned from playing their national convention and will be returning to the Frontporch Sept. 22nd. Contact Dewayne at home at 870-334-2690 or on his cell at 501-520-1383 |
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The Nichols returned to the Frontporch Stage in 2007 and brought us an outstanding show! Andy Nichols on Mandolin & Vocals, Debbie Nichols on Bass & Vocals, daughters Andrea on guitar/vocals and Leah on fiddle/vocals and special guest Kurt Stephenson on banjo. The Nichols from Fordyce bring a special brand of bluegrass gospel to the stage. Kurt brings the added dimension of being not only a great banjo player but also a great vocalist. We sure hope to have them come back next season and recommend them to be one of the great bluegrass gospel bands in Arkansas. Contact info will be available shortly. |
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The Ouachita River Ramblers feature Jerry Robertson and Danny Williams on Guitar, Sherman Bush on mandolin, Don Knowles on banjo and Al Crawford on Bass. The Ramblers do an outstanding mix of bluegrass,gospel and originals. The Ramblers play a really great gospel show and perform in many area churches. The Ramblers are often a featured band on the Frontporch and always put on a great show. Contact Jerry Robertson at 870-867-4629 |
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The Harvey Boys are from Arkadelphia. This family group features
Gary Harvey (Dad) on guitar and vocals, Becky (Mom) on Bass, Brothers John on fiddle and Seth on Mandolin. John, 14 and Seth 12 both play at a level equal to many professionals. Their shows are filled with great bluegrass, gospel and original tunes that please everyone.Contact Gary Harvey 870-246-2009 or 870-245-7242. |
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John Talley, Local Folk Rock & Blues singer/songwriter. John's
Friends include great guitar players, harp players, banjos players bass players who all are able to deliver a great show. John's mix of original tunes and obscure folk rock tunes gives every show a special flavor. Contact John through the Frontporch at frontporchmusic@earthlink.net |