Band Bios

Mike Finders | Guitars, Vocals, Songwriting
Mike Finders {say finn-ders} is a two-time winner of the Merlefest Songwriting Contest in both the bluegrass and gospel categories. He has played guitar since he was 7 yrs. old, growing up in the middle of Iowa. He also plays harmonica, sings and writes songs.

 

 

Aaron Youngberg | Banjo, Pedal Steel, Vocals
“AA” was a founding member of Hit and Run Bluegrass Band, which won both Telluride and Rockygrass band contests in 2003, as well as subsequent SPGMA and IBMA honors. He is the proud owner and engineer at Swingfingers Recording Studio in Fort Collins, CO and is an expert snowboarder.

 

 

Erin Youngberg | Bass, Vocals, Songwriting
“E” is the youngest of the group, but she has the most experience. She started performing in her daddy’s bluegrass band when she was 9 years old in Jackson, WY. “E” sings, contributes to the songwriting and slaps a mean bass, sweetly. She has also performed and recorded with Uncle Earl.

 

 

Rich Zimmerman | Mandolin, Vocals
Rich misspent his youth riding BMX bikes, playing electric guitar, and going to school. Thanks to a David Grisman concert in California, a Del McCoury concert in Colorado, and a desire to own an instrument that fits in overhead compartments… Rich bought a mandolin in 1996. Rich is best known for and proud to have been a founding member of the innovative, Boulder based band Slipstream.

 



Ryan Drickey | Fiddle, Vocals

Ryan is a former Rockygrass Fiddle Champ and a much-sought session player with the likes of Matt Flinner and Michelle Shocked.

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