Three cute girls and one lucky guy on guitar, fiddle,
mandolin and warm harmonies in an acoustic blend of Americana/alt country.
Evocative original songs mix with old-time mountain tunes and a splash of humor
for an intimate evening of quality entertainment. Past WBY shows include Doc
Watson's 80th birthday party, Asheville's Grove Park Inn, Dollywood theme park
and openings for David Holt & Tommy Emmanuel. "This is a new, young band not to
be missed. They seem to have everything to rocket them to success. Great vocals,
great instrumentalship, great stage presence and most importantly their own
personality and brand of humor." - Steve Kaufman, Three-Time National Flatpick
Guitar Champion
Wild Blue Yonder
Melissa Wade
Philip Coward
Laura Knight
Cindy Wallace
Melissa Wade,
from Knoxville, on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, fronts the band and writes most of their original material. She is also an
accomplished pianist and piano instructor. She brings to the band many years of performance experience in a variety of musical styles.
Philip Coward,
from Knoxville, on mandolin, lead acoustic guitar and vocals, shares
leadership duties in the band and contributes to their signature
energetic show. He also co-writes and arranges much of the group's
original material and has performed in various bands for almost 30
years, one of which toured overseas with the USO in the 1970's.
Classically-trained violinist and virtuoso fiddlers, sisters,
Laura Knight
and Cindy Wallace
light
up the band's stage show with lively fiddle tunes as well as beautiful
string arrangements on their slower numbers. They have performed in many
bands, including Wild Mountain Honey, and The Wallace Sisters. Their credentials also include many years at Dollywood theme park.
