Whitewater Bluegrass Whitewater Bluegrass Band was formed in 2004, and although the band is relatively new on the scene, it is composed of four very talented members that have played music most of their lives. Whitewater won the "Pickin' in the Pines" competition at the 2004 Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival.
Randy Terry plays lead guitar and sings lead. He is from Robbins, TN (around Oneida) and plays many instruments including guitar, banjo and fiddle. He also teaches music. Randy has played in several bands over the years including Hickory Wind, Kentucky Wind and Nashville Gospel Brass.
Contact Tim Patt at (865) 548-0233 for booking information.
Playing at Appalachian Dumplin' Festival Winfield, Tennessee: May 24, 2008 11:00 to 11:45 & 4:30 to 5:15
Mark Ward has been playing music since he was 8 years old and played his first gig when he was 12 years old. He plays mandolin and also sings. Mark has also played for several bands over the years including Voyager in the 80's and KnoxVegas. He also can play several instruments including keyboard, electric bass, guitar and mandolin. Mark hails from Norris, TN.
Dan Freels, from Clinton, TN, plays the doghouse bass and also sings lead and some back-up. In 1976, when Dan was just 8 years old he played in the Freels Family Gospel Band with his sister and Dad. He later played with Lone Mountain Station. Dan has also played in a band with Randy Terry and Mark Ward called Grass of '83. Also multi-talented, Dan plays the mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and bass.
Tim Patt, from Powell, TN is the banjo picker. Tim has also played the banjo since he was a child playing with father, Frank Patt and uncle, Bob Berrier. He has played with Underpass Grass, Union Grass and recently Brush Fire. Tim is the originator of the Raccoon Valley Bluegrass Festival which he began in 2000. He works with his family to bring the best in Bluegrass music to the Powell/East Tennessee Region.