Whiskey River Band
Whiskey River is one of the region's most popular country bands, voted #1 in the 2021 Post Star Readers Poll. The band plays classic country songs you know and love, from George Jones to Alan Jackson. Lead singer Joe Gero has a voice as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey and has opened for well known country stars in his long career. Lead guitar player Jim Thompson adds that clean "Nashville" country sound to the songs and also has a powerful country voice on lead and harmony. Rounding out the vocal trio is Lance MacIntosh, a true classic country singer. Lance also plays bass and completes the rhythm section with drummer and Little Theater on the Farm board Vice President Bob Tressler. Bob drives the band with a rock solid beat that will get your toes tappin' and hands clappin'!
Whiskey River is one of the region's most popular country bands, voted #1 in the 2021 Post Star Readers Poll. The band plays classic country songs you know and love, from George Jones to Alan Jackson. Lead singer Joe Gero has a voice as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey and has opened for well known country stars in his long career. Lead guitar player Jim Thompson adds that clean "Nashville" country sound to the songs and also has a powerful country voice on lead and harmony. Rounding out the vocal trio is Lance MacIntosh, a true classic country singer. Lance also plays bass and completes the rhythm section with drummer and Little Theater on the Farm board Vice President Bob Tressler. Bob drives the band with a rock solid beat that will get your toes tappin' and hands clappin'!
Smokey Greene and the Greene Brothers,
Arlin and Scott will be performing at the Jamboree along with their father, the Legendary Smokey Greene. Smokey Greene is a true pioneer in country music. The legendary Smokey Greene has been playing guitar and singing since the 1940’s. In 1961, put together an act that opened a lot of shows for name acts like Ernest Tubb, Hank Thompson, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and most of the acts that worked the WWVA Jamboree. Smokey, the area's favorite country singer, has been featured in our country bluegrass jamboree ever since its inception and we are thrilled to have him back.
Arlin and Scott will be performing at the Jamboree along with their father, the Legendary Smokey Greene. Smokey Greene is a true pioneer in country music. The legendary Smokey Greene has been playing guitar and singing since the 1940’s. In 1961, put together an act that opened a lot of shows for name acts like Ernest Tubb, Hank Thompson, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and most of the acts that worked the WWVA Jamboree. Smokey, the area's favorite country singer, has been featured in our country bluegrass jamboree ever since its inception and we are thrilled to have him back.
The Bluebillies
The Bluebillies don't just sing Country songs; they embody them, performing their unique blend of country, bluegrass and folk music with traditional style, sound and spirit. Husband and wife team Mark and Melody Guarino have been singing together since 1984 when they first made it their mission to help revive and preserve the rich heritage of this great and uniquely American art form. Our band lineup for the LTOF Jamboree in August will be Mel (Melba Deen) Guarino, guitar and vocals; Mark Guarino, bass and vocals; Frank Orsini, fiddle and vocals, and Greg Bucking, guitar. Greg has spent the past two decades writing for and performing in a variety of projects and musical styles. One of his current bands, The Vine Brothers, has recorded three albums and spent the last five years touring across the US, receiving generous airplay on hundreds of radio stations, and charting on a handful of them. His song “Three Bottles” was featured on the Discovery Channel show Vegas Rat Rods, and the song “East of Albuquerque” was chosen as a finalist in the 2016 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Greg also wrote and recorded three albums for the New York based Mother Freedom, one for Broken Carousel, and penned the score for the independent film My Brother Jack. Greg also regularly performs with the NYC ska sensations The Scofflaws.
The Bluebillies don't just sing Country songs; they embody them, performing their unique blend of country, bluegrass and folk music with traditional style, sound and spirit. Husband and wife team Mark and Melody Guarino have been singing together since 1984 when they first made it their mission to help revive and preserve the rich heritage of this great and uniquely American art form. Our band lineup for the LTOF Jamboree in August will be Mel (Melba Deen) Guarino, guitar and vocals; Mark Guarino, bass and vocals; Frank Orsini, fiddle and vocals, and Greg Bucking, guitar. Greg has spent the past two decades writing for and performing in a variety of projects and musical styles. One of his current bands, The Vine Brothers, has recorded three albums and spent the last five years touring across the US, receiving generous airplay on hundreds of radio stations, and charting on a handful of them. His song “Three Bottles” was featured on the Discovery Channel show Vegas Rat Rods, and the song “East of Albuquerque” was chosen as a finalist in the 2016 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Greg also wrote and recorded three albums for the New York based Mother Freedom, one for Broken Carousel, and penned the score for the independent film My Brother Jack. Greg also regularly performs with the NYC ska sensations The Scofflaws.
Tribute to REAL Country with WailOn
Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music as WailOn, the premier tribute band, takes the stage. Featuring band members Chris Wiski, vocals, bass
Archie Anderson, guitar, vocals
George Schacher, pedal steel, fiddle, guitar, vocals
This incredible live music experience will transport you back in time to the golden era of country music with a lineup of legendary performers that includes George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr, and Dolly Parton.
With a setlist featuring some of the most iconic and enduring country hits of all time, WailOn will have you singing along and tapping your feet to classics like "He Stopped Loving Her Today", "Stand By Your Man", "Ring of Fire", "Good Hearted Woman", "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" and many more - including songs from the hit Showtime series "George and Tammy."
The band's front man, a dynamic performer with a voice that channels the soul of each artist, will take you on a journey through the music of these country music legends. The band's musicianship and stage presence are second to none, and they'll have you believing you're seeing the real deal.
Don't miss your chance to experience the best of country music live in concert.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music as WailOn, the premier tribute band, takes the stage. Featuring band members Chris Wiski, vocals, bass
Archie Anderson, guitar, vocals
George Schacher, pedal steel, fiddle, guitar, vocals
This incredible live music experience will transport you back in time to the golden era of country music with a lineup of legendary performers that includes George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Jr, and Dolly Parton.
With a setlist featuring some of the most iconic and enduring country hits of all time, WailOn will have you singing along and tapping your feet to classics like "He Stopped Loving Her Today", "Stand By Your Man", "Ring of Fire", "Good Hearted Woman", "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" and many more - including songs from the hit Showtime series "George and Tammy."
The band's front man, a dynamic performer with a voice that channels the soul of each artist, will take you on a journey through the music of these country music legends. The band's musicianship and stage presence are second to none, and they'll have you believing you're seeing the real deal.
Don't miss your chance to experience the best of country music live in concert.
The Soggy Derby Boys
One particularly rainy wet day Dan and Jeff were enjoying a North Creek traditioncalled the Whitewater Derby. While looking at the grey skies and blustery winds it came to them… We must play Bluegrass!!!!!The Soggy Derby Boys are a group of veteran players that call the Adirondacks their home. They all have experience in many genres, but they have focused their efforts to creating High Energy Modern Bluegrass. Many of their songs are written by todays newer Bluegrass artists like Billy Strings, Leftover Salmon and Keller Williams. They are able to carry that energy over into some of the more traditional old timey works, to be enjoyed by the young and old.
The Boys…..
Jeff Inglee
Comes from a musical family, which his parents and other members play guitar. He has always liked bluegrass music due to the intricacy. Just getting back into playing, he found a new passion with the modern grass. He has been privileged with the opportunity to join forces with Dan and Darren and turn that passion into a tangible pastime.
Darren Van Aken
(aka) Conga Kid is a lifetime Adirondack native. He enjoys playing the congas and bongos. Primarily a Deadhead but he likes most genres of music and has added his percussion skills to help spice up the Soggy Derby Boys.
Dan Webster
Born and raised in the Glens Falls area Dan has been playing guitar for over 30 years. His experience in many band arrangements spanning bands like Pink Floyd and The Grateful Dead, has culminated with the Soggy Derby Boys
One particularly rainy wet day Dan and Jeff were enjoying a North Creek traditioncalled the Whitewater Derby. While looking at the grey skies and blustery winds it came to them… We must play Bluegrass!!!!!The Soggy Derby Boys are a group of veteran players that call the Adirondacks their home. They all have experience in many genres, but they have focused their efforts to creating High Energy Modern Bluegrass. Many of their songs are written by todays newer Bluegrass artists like Billy Strings, Leftover Salmon and Keller Williams. They are able to carry that energy over into some of the more traditional old timey works, to be enjoyed by the young and old.
The Boys…..
Jeff Inglee
Comes from a musical family, which his parents and other members play guitar. He has always liked bluegrass music due to the intricacy. Just getting back into playing, he found a new passion with the modern grass. He has been privileged with the opportunity to join forces with Dan and Darren and turn that passion into a tangible pastime.
Darren Van Aken
(aka) Conga Kid is a lifetime Adirondack native. He enjoys playing the congas and bongos. Primarily a Deadhead but he likes most genres of music and has added his percussion skills to help spice up the Soggy Derby Boys.
Dan Webster
Born and raised in the Glens Falls area Dan has been playing guitar for over 30 years. His experience in many band arrangements spanning bands like Pink Floyd and The Grateful Dead, has culminated with the Soggy Derby Boys