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Deepwater
is a new band, with roots in traditional bluegrass, yet
looking forward to the new grass being played as well as
developing our own original material.
Some
of the bands that we enjoy are Blue Highway,
Mountain Heart,
Del McCoury, New Found Road,
Ronnie Bowman as well as the
foundation members of bluegrass such as Bill Monroe, Flatt
and Scruggs and Jimmy Martin.
Timing
and drive are very important to us, as well as hand-crafting
a song to be as pleasing as possible.
We hope that you'll enjoy what we have to offer!
We've
ready to play!
Just let us know where and when and we'll be there!
If you're interested in having us come and
play, just give us a holler and we'll be happy to set up
a date for you in the near future.
Call
either Sherri (419) 250-1096 or Jeff (419) 654-4822
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Jeff
started playing the bass in 2004 so that he could
pick and jam with his father, who plays the guitar and banjo.
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Jeff is a local realtor and
lives with his wife in Maumee.
He
got the bluegrass itch when he went to the Milan Bluegrass Festival
in Michigan with his dad, who has loved the music since he left
Rogersville, Alabama. We think he's doing great, especially
when you consider this is the first instrument he's ever played
in his life! He owns two basses already so we know he's got
the itch bad!
After
two years in the Fulton County Bluegrass Band, he is ready to
venture out on a new project, taking with him the valuable experience
learned from his first band experience. He currently expanding
his skill on the bass as well as working on writing and composing
original material for Deepwater.
Wilson
has been picking the guitar and banjo for as long as everyone
would let him! He fell in love with the music in his homeplace
of Alabama and many of his relatives still enjoy the music and
pick and grin whenever possible.
He
was thrilled when the years of music finally caught in his elder
son, Jeff and he's enjoyed playing with Jeff at jams, shows
and on stage.
Now
he's looking forward to adding his own sound and flair to Deepwater
with music, singing and handling the MC work.
Sherri Chekal learned to play the banjo at the tender age of 16. She picked for a few years, however when she was 21, she had to sell her beloved Stelling banjo to put a clutch in her car when she was living out on her own. (It's a sad story, and you'll need a tissue...) After about 20 years without picking, she finally managed to get back to her roots and got another Stelling. It's a good sounding Bellflower and everyone knows it... it's the banjo with the hearts and flowers on the rim!
Her picking style is simple and solid as she relearns all that had fallen to the wayside in her life.
Each and every day seems to bring back buried licks and breaks and working with a
fine group of traditional musicians will surely help to refine and polish her music!
An exciting aspect of the new band is the place to showcase some of her new original material.
This is not your grandpa's bluegrass, but we think you'll like it just fine!
We're so happy to have Denny setting in with us while we look for a permanent mandolin player.
Denny is a well known bluegrass musician in the area, having played most of his life with his father and brother. He currently plays with the Clark Brothers and North City Grass, in which, he is one of the Clark Brothers! (g)
He is a wonderful musician, a great guy and a delight to be around. We're so pleased to have him lend his great mando skills to our mix and we love the sound he's sharing with us!
Denny lives in Toledo and enjoys hanging with his children and family as well as playing music throughout the region.
