Tori on Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, Bass;-------Kati on Guitar, Mandolin;-----Tammy, Mom, on Bass;--------John, Dad, on Guitar;--------Weston on Banjo
CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS BELOW OF IBMA KIDS ON BLUEGRASS 2007
Influences
Kenny Baker, Mark O'Connor, Vassar Clements, Hunter Berry, Aubrey Haynie, Michael Cleveland, Bill Monroe, Rhonda Vincent, Dale Ann Bradley, Alecia Nugent, Dolly Parton
Sounds Like
The following photos are of our photo shoot at the Old Crockett Theatre...
Tori is 13 yrs old and has been playing fiddle since she was 5 years old. She took up the mandolin at 8 years old, then soon after came the guitar, banjo, then the bass. She loves Bluegrass and Gospel Music. She feels the music in her heart and soul. Tori loves to play in fiddle, mandolin, and guitar competitions and always does well. Whenever she gets the banjo in her hands, it's hard to get it out!! She loves trying new things and looks at everything as a challenge!------------------------------------------------------
Kati is 9 yrs old and has been playing guitar since she was 5 1/2 years old. She then took up playing rhythm on the mandolin and can play several songs on the fiddle. Her real passion is Clogging!! She would rather clog than eat! She is the comedian of the group. She loves going to the festivals and being able to dance and play music.-------------------------------------------------------
Tammy is the Mother of Tori, Kati, & Lexi. She started playing Bass in January, 2006. She loves getting to play music with her family. Watching her girls "Shine" on stage has been like living in a dream for her.---------------------------------------------
John is the Dad of Tori, Kati, & Lexi. He has played guitar at home with the girls for years, but, until March, 2006, never played out with the girls. He started playing in the group in March, 2006 and has enjoyed being rhythm guitarist, sound man, "bus" driver, & road crew for the group. He loves getting to see his girls show the world what they are so great at.-------------------------------------------------------
Weston Stewart is 17 yrs old and started playing 5 string banjo in 2003, right after his 13th birthday. He plays as an honorary "Huntley Sister" at many of our festivals. We enjoy his playing with us and feel that his banjo playing adds to our sound. Weston lives to play the banjo. We are honored to have Weston playing with us. (And Now a Word from Weston) "Blessings happen when you least expect them and I would like to take
this opportunity to tell you about my latest. Recently, I was gifted
with the chance to meet a couple of people who have put a little faith
in me. To realize a dream at the age of 17 is a gift from God and I
thank GOD everyday for the gifts that he bestows on me. My latest gift
happened recently when I met Tom Nechville and became endorsed by
Nechville. I will receive a new Nechville banjo that I can't wait to get
my hands on. If you have never seen or played one of their banjos then
you have definitely missed out. It's like a fancy car....it has all the
bells and whistles included. The other latest gift that was given to me
was by Ernie Ball Music Man…the company that makes the banjo strings
that I love. Ernie Ball has become a supporting sponsor to me and my
music!!! . SO…….THANK YOU GOD! for NECHVILLE and ERNIE BALL!!!! Please
remember them and bless them both."
Weston Stewart, February, 2008
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Lexi is the youngest "Huntley Sister" at 5 years old. She started her banjo lessons in October, 2007. She loves to clog and be around everyone at all of the festivals and churches that we go to. We look forward to having the last sister join the group. You will have to check out the New Bluegrass CD "Opry Bound", Lexi is singing on it!-------------------------------------------
Hi there! Thanks so much for the add. It's such a pleasure to be your friend! We hope that you'll come join us at www. grasslife. com - We'd love to see you there! Have a wonderful day!
hey there!! i had a blast! thanks for letting us hang out at ya'lls camper. i wish it was still going on. I had it but i left it in weston's truck... i had to check the place out first lol I love it down there! i had a great time. cant wait to see ya'll again!
hey girl!! yes i will be seeing you at Summertown. my off days at the pool are fridays so i will be there then! yay. i can't wait :) Thank you so much for the card. that is one of the best ones i have gotten so far, i love home-made gifts :) they are so much more special. Thank you all! i love the picture dear :)looks like ya'll had a great time.. weston didnt' cause too much trouble did he? lol
Hey ya'll.... :)I actually added that song because I heard ya'll sing it...... I am Jeremy's friend... the one who sat and listened the other nigh at Joe Wheeler. When I don't know folks too well... I can be kind of quiet! You guys are great! I really enjoyed getting to listen. And Kati you sure can clog! Tori... ahem.... your good! Enough said! It was all I could do to keep from jumping in on a harmony note! God Bless you guys! It sure was nice to meet cha!
