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Vince Diem
Mandolin & Vocals
vpd1069@gmail.com
As one of the original members of the band Vince's unique
singing voice and mandolin playing style have been familiar to
the many fans and friends of Flint Hollow for years.
In addition to his singing and playing, Vince enjoys
contributing his own lyrics for new songs to the band. Some of
which, were included on the band’s self-titled debut release in
2006. Audiences and radio station listeners have enjoyed and
identified with Vince’s heart-felt lyrics in such
neo-traditional classics like “Robe Made of Linen” and
“My Lips Will Whisper Out Your Name.”
Born and raised in the bluegrass-friendly region of south
central Pennsylvania, Vince has particularly enjoyed living in
Virginia since 2002. Many new opportunities, friends, and
experiences have been both a blessing and an inspiration for
some of Vince’s songwriting material. Vince currently resides
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Randy Collins
Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
VaGuitar@msn.com
Randy is a native of Washington D.C. and his
roots run deep when it comes to Bluegrass music.
Randy's father and grandfather
taught him how to play and love the traditional tunes and gospel hymns. His
granddaddy Jeff played the autoharp and harmonica and Randy's father played
the guitar and sang. One of Randy's most precious possessions is a photograph of
the three
of them - Randy on the banjo, granddaddy on the harmonica, and his father on the guitar.
Randy has played many years with several
bands and continues to enjoy contributing at jam sessions, community events,
pick up events and retirement homes.
Randy is particularly fond of the
slow ballads and love songs as well as singing the "high
lonesome" tenor.
Though granddaddy Jeff and his father have passed away, through Randy their music
lives on.
Randy lives in Leesburg, Virginia with his wife Anne
and three children.
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Mark Baker
Resophonic
Guitar / Vocals
rezzocat@verizon.net
Mark was raised in Aspen
Hill, MD and began playing resophonic guitar in 1975. He began
playing Bluegrass in 1978 and has played in many bands in the
tri-state area, with each band influencing his musical style.
From traditional to contemporary - and even an eclectic mix of
the folk rock - Mark has had the pleasure of performing, and
recording with many great musicians too include some of the all
time greats of Bluegrass.
Another side interest of
Mark`s is the bagpipes which he has played since the mid 1980`s.
In joining Flint Hollow,
Mark brings a fresh enthusiasm to group and you`ll certainly
enjoy what he brings to Flint Hollow's well-honed sound.
Mark has stayed close to
his roots, currently living in Brookeville, MD, with his wife
Linda and their two children.
He has been employed
with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for 15
years as a Master Electrician. |
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Chris Athey
Banjo
ccabanjo@verizon.net
Chris has played the banjo since his interest was
piqued in the late 1970's. Rummaging through his brother's LP collection he
found several bluegrass albums and instantly fell in love with the banjo.
After years of playing at jam sessions, in 1997
Chris joined the band Vintage Blend, of which he
was a member until the band ceased to exist in 2002.
Chris roots his playing in the Scruggs tradition
with influences from masters such as Earl (of course), Doug Dillard, Joe
Mullins, and J.D. Crowe. Chris brings to
Flint Hollow a focused, hard-core drive that has earned him accolades from fellow
musicians. Chris assists with the arranging of many of the songs in Flint
Hollow's
repertoire and has also contributed several original tunes.
Chris lives with his wife and two daughters in Loudoun County,
Virginia where he has served since 1984 with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. |
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Paul Clowes
Bass Fiddle |
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