-CASSIDY LYNN- lead singer, rhythm guitar. Cassidy began singing at a very young age. Now just newly 20, this young lady knows how to pull the crowd in and leave them wanting more. Along the way she has placed in several talent contests throughout the state, and opened for national country artists such as Trick Pony and Charlie Pride, played at several venues up and down Broadway in Nashville including the legendary Tootsie's and the Wildhorse Saloon! Also, on her first trip there at 16, she performed at the Nashville Palace right in the country music capital itself! Cassidy just recently returned from recording with well-known producer and songwriters in Nashville at Omni Sound..one of the most popular studios for recent artists in Music City! After playing out for 5 years on her own, Cassidy found herself as the lead singer of "Seven Bridges" and now is proud to be playing with "Skyline." Cassidy's drive for music and her "in your face" style of performing leaves you coming back for more. This young lady plans to try her luck as she heads down to Nashville in the near future. Don't miss the chance to see her live while you can!
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-BOBBY ELMER- drummer, lead and backing vocals. Bobby started drumming back in 1968 when he was in the fifth grade. He then began playing in clubs in 1977 and has been a member of the bands "Punch," "Snow Blind," "Redneck Rodeo Cowboys," "Julie Crawford and Amarillo," "The Steve Webb Band," "Smokin'," "Rimrock Canyon," "The Gary Robertson Band," "Pincher Creek," "Seven Bridges," and now "Skyline featuring Cassidy Lynn." His biggest influences over the years have included The Beatles, big band music such as Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson, Led Zepplin, and several other country performers, especially (although it generally contains no drums) bluegrass. Bobby's unique style is a product of his philosophy that less is more. Meaning that he believes a player can be summed up based just as much as what they don't play, as by what they do. You won't find Bobby sitting behind a double kick, multi-tom mega rack with a bunch of shiny cymbals compensating for any "short comings." Just bare bones solid timekeeping, no meaningless rumble. Bobby has certainly proven himself to be a bona fide time keeper.
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-LEE MARTIN- Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals and Acoustic guitars. Lee began playing guitar at the age of 13. He loves all styles of music but has a passion for Country, specifically Modern Country. Lee has played for many local bands, including many genres of music. Toby Keith, Exile, BTO, Sammy Kershaw, Jamie Johnson and Mark Chestnut are some of the many national acts Lee has shared the stage with. In 2001 Lee founded and became president of The Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association. A bluegrass fan and musician, the Mandolin is a passion and one more of his many talents. Being involved with MVBA he coordinated several successful annual weekend festivals. Lee is also involved with the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. He has coordinated 2 annual Relay For Life Country Jamboree’s featuring many local country acts. Influences include; Sam Bush, David Grisman, Jerry Reed, Eric Clapton and absolutely (Amazing Mason) Brent Mason. “I met Bob Elmer at a bluegrass jam that I was hosting in Stanwix Height’s, we instantly became friends”. I met the rest of Skyline at the annual jamboree and became hooked on the band. “I have been honored by being asked to join Skyline. I am very lucky to have played with and to continue to play with the very best musicians in the area”. Come on were revved up, Come check out the show!!
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- TIMMY BALDWIN- lead guitar, saxophone, fiddle, lead and backing vocals. Tim began playing guitar at the age of nine and performed his first gig at 17. He played the trumpet all through highschool and once won a talent show playing banjo with only 2 weeks practice! He says, "I've always been fascinated with all musical instruments, and I usually hear the music I want to play in my head long before I learn to play the instrument. Like an artist sees the picture in his head before he starts the painting." The technique worked well when he taugh himself the fiddle at age 20, saxophone at 25, and the piano at 31. "I've known the guys in Skyline many years, and known they have great talent, but when I heard Cassidy Lynn sing it was sensational. To listen to them was fabulous, and I was ecstatic at the chance to play with them!"
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-John Baldwin – Bass, lead and backing vocals. John starting playing music at the ripe old age of 4, and was playing out at the age of 13, drums, mostly, at barn dances and other private functions. At the age of 17, he took a brief break from the Country Music scene, and did some touring with a rock band which only lasted about 2 years, as Country kept calling. In 1988 he moved to Nashville TN, where he worked for a short time at the Opryland Hotel Print shop, until landing a gig playing drums with Louise Mandrell. After touring the country for about 2 years, he chose to move back to upstate NY to raise his children. John has been very instrumental in several very successful upstate NY bands including (on drums): with Justice, Western Justice, and most recently The Regulators. He also played bass with The Wild Ones, and Slick Nickel, and is currently playing Bass with Skyline Featuring Cassidy Lynn. John was inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame in 2003. He is also the drummer for The Regulators, a very entertaining group! Try to get out and catch a show!
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- BRIAN AIKINS- sound tech., PR person, and everything else outside of the spotlight! Thanks Brian, for all your hard work! He's what makes all of this happen!
Influences
We all have our own influences from Charlie Pride and Patsy Cline to Toby Keith and Sugarland. That's why we like to play a little bit of everything for everyone as well.
Sounds Like
Come take a listen and let us know what you think!
"Skyline" is a hot new country band that can be found entertaining audiences all over New York State. This group of five possesses an undying love and passion for their music and enjoy showing themselves and especially their fans the time of their lives.
With a nice blend of percussion, bass, fiddle, saxophone, mandolin, dobro, flat top, electric and acoustic guitar, incredible vocals and the tightest harmonies around, "Skyline" will leave you wanting more.
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For Booking information, call:
(607) 316-4650 or
(315) 657-4375
Or you can e-mail us at:
cassidylynn23@yahoo.com
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THANKS TO YOU GUYS!!:: So far, "Skyline featuring Cassidy Lynn" has been doing very well! From having a place to play every weekend to opening for Emerson Drive and Bucky Covington, Jason Michael Carroll and Tommy Cash we've done it all within just a matter of months!! We have another summer coming up just like it and we could not have done any of it without our fans!!! So be sure to keep following us and keep checking the websites! We appreciate every bit of support we get and you guys have done such a great job!! Keep it up and God Bless!!
We saw you guys for the second or third time at the Honky Tonk a few weekends ago... Great Job!! You rock, and I love that you learned Miranda's "Guilty In Here"!!!!!
The Second Annual Team Friends For Life Country Jamboree. Sunday, April 6th from 12:00-7:00 @ Nothin Fancy, Ruth Street Vernon.
Just a week away!
Bands include Host Band, Southern Grace, T J Sacco, Skyline, Double XL, Bluegrass Connection and Knight Ryders. Sponsored by Nothin Fancy and Relay for Life Team Friends For Life. 50/50 raffles, door prizes, dancing and fun for all! All Proceeds Benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For LIfe. Listen to interviews all this week on Big Frog 104 from the bands performing.
A live action Frog Cast with David Hopperfield from 1:00-4:00.
