About Us
......The band started in 1997 and is based in Doddridge County, West
Virginia. We have been playing fairs, festivals, parties, bars, and halls
all over West Virginia and beyond for the past 10 years.
......Over the years, an eclectic mix of bluegrass-based music has
emerged. In the past, all the members have performed in bands
performing many genres of music such as: Blues, Rock, Country,
Heavy Metal, Punk, and Swing. With a varied musical background
and strong vocal harmony, we can change our song line-up to cater to
many audiences. From the honky tonks to the wedding
reception........we can play it!
......Kevin Means has been with the Band since the beginning. He is an
excellent songwriter, tenor vocalist and plays a fine Gibson Mandolin.
...... Jeff Powell has played with many notable Bands, including the
Neon Cactus Band. Jeff has written many of East Run's original tunes
and can play a mean harmonica.
...... "Lonesome" David Swallop is a talented player of the fiddle,
guitar, piano, and many other instruments. He plays a 1952 Kay bass
that has many names, all seem to fit.
......Wayne Woods is originally from Taylor County, West Virginia,
and got started in music playing Bluegrass with his Father. Wayne
sings lead on many tunes and is currently playing Kevin's Frank
Neat banjo.
......The Band has performed at many venues and events, including
the North Bend Bluegrass Festival, Jerry Run Theatre, Upper West Fork
Fireman's Bluegrass Festival, Nutter Fort Blackberry Festival, Salem
Apple Butter Festival, The Purple Fiddle, and The Bourbon and
Bluegrass Festival in Franklin, Kentucky.
......Some of our influences and favorite Bands are: Tony Rice, The
Allman Brothers Band, Blue Highway, Beck, The Ramones, Hank
Williams, David Grisman, Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, Jon Wayne,
BillMonroe, The Stanley Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Lynyrd
Skynyrd, The Osborne Brothers, Tom Petty, B. B. King, Bob Dylan,
Asleep at the Wheel, Trafic, Bob Marley, Flatt and Scruggs, Del
McCoury, Muddy Waters, The Seldom Scene, Cream, Paul Burch, and
Doc Watson.
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