Kim Roe sings and plays autoharp, kazoo, and washboard
Quillan Roe sings and plays banjo & guitar
They are often joined by these fellas in various combinations:
Adam Wirtzfeld plays the musical saw
Kurt Froehlich plays the homemade mandolin and hollers a bit
Dan Gaarder plays the guitar and will also sing from time to time
Rich Rue plays the dobro, the tri-cone, and the mountain dulcimer
Jon Olson plays the homemade upright bass
Ric Lee plays the fiddle
Sneaky Pete Bauer does sound for us at the 331 and occasionally plays harmonica
You also may find some of these folks on stage with us from time to time:
Keldon Ancheta playing the ukulele
Colin Anderson playing the banjo
Tim Behary playing the jug
Eliza Blue playing fiddle
Rob "Ol' Spitty" Davis on the jug
Patrik Eversweet playing the "folk" cello
Jack Frost rattlin' the bones
Donn Ha on the broom, maracas, and jingle bells
Al Haug playing the jug
Andy Lambert doing the ol' mountain clogging
Jen Markey singing and playing guitar
Javier Matos blowing the harmonica
Nikki Matteson singing and playing guitar
Phil Nussbaum playing the banjo
Nick Pawlowski playing the tenor recorder
Jon Rodine singing
Ryan Young playing the fiddle
Influences
Doc Watson; Willie Nelson; Bill Staines; the Red Clay Ramblers; Jim Kweskin's Jug Band; Elvis; Hank Sr.; John Lee Hooker and the endless boogie; Billy Bragg; Dwight Diller; Koerner, Ray & Glover; "High Atmosphere;" "Dark Holler;" Misfits; Fugazi; Bill Monroe; the Stanley Bros.; the Soggy Bottom Boys; the Louvin Bros; the Carter Family; Gillian Welch; Bob Wills; the Kossoy Sisters; Anthology of American Folk Music; Johnny Cash; June Carter (Cash); EC & Orna Ball; Joanna Newsom; Devandra Banhardt; Public Enemy; Will Oldham; Patsy Cline; Patsy Montana; Loretta Lynn; Harry Nillson; the Carter Sisters; Neko Case; Frank Proffitt; Mike Brady
Sounds Like
Old timey music played by one pretty little lady and a bunch of guys with hairy faces.
The Roe Family Singers are an old-timey music group. We started as a husband-and wife duo, playing a few Johnny and June Carter Cash songs at a tribute to the two of them shortly after Johnny Cash died. We have now grown into an 8-member hillbilly band! We write our own songs, and we also enjoy playing music by other people. On any given night you can hear us playing anything from Hank Williams to Bill Staines; from 400 year old ballads to Misfits songs; from Bill Monroe to Melanie; all with a healthy dose of the Carter Family thrown in. To book us contact pappyroe(at)yahoo(dot)com
We love playing shows. We tour whenever we can, seeing the rest of the country and meeting new folks. You should have us at your next festival, event, or show. To book us contact pappyroe(at)yahoo(dot)com
We love playing at weddings. You should hire us for yours! To book us contact pappyroe(at)yahoo(dot)com
We dream of performing on/at Prairie Home Companion, the Grand Old Opry, Merlefest, and Mountain Stage some day. We also aspire to meet Willie Nelson and Doc Watson. To book us contact pappyroe(at)yahoo(dot)com
In the blog there are links to live recordings made of us over the past few years. Check them out and let us know what you think, please. To book us contact pappyroe(at)yahoo(dot)com
We have played shows with Ralph Stanley, Mike Seeger, the Del McCoury Band, Dale Watson, Charlie Parr, Mountain Heart, Monroe Crossing, the Stairwell Sisters, Pert Near Sandstone, and the House of Mercy Band. We've played the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walkathon, Hurricane Katrina benefits, events for Accessability (a non-profit org. that helps folks with disabilities find work), farmers' markets, elementary schools, daycares, and grocery stores. We've talked at colleges and given seminars and workshops. We've played weddings, funerals, birthday parties, and anniversaries. To book us contact pappyroe(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for the add and we really enjoy your music. Very unique, which is great. (If I have already sent a comment, please disregard this one, my computer locked up)
it sure is! ummm, weather. family. friends. nashville's (icky) music business scene. banjos. good kids and family music opportunities. closer drive to macon, georgia.
Thank you for being friends here! I really love what you do--such a cool sound and shallow grave gives me shivers and makes me smile too (the motto of the story :-) All the best to you, Charlotte
