Robert Wilson is a simple man. He believes in God and church, his family and bluegrass music...in that order. These simple values have created a bluegrass band performing at a level that excites audiences and draws people to them through their warmth, their musicality and their freshness. The Wilson Family Band includes father Robert on guitar and vocals, his wife Melissa on mandolin, eighteen year old son Clint on banjo and vocals and twelve year old daughter Katie on fiddle and vocals. This band's obvious enthusiasm for their singing and playing as well as the bond they establish with festival audiences is infectious and inspiring.
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Robert learned to play the guitar and sing with his family in church. He cannot remember a time when music wasn't a part of his life. Robert was a founding member of River Grass Review in the 80s and toured up and down the east coast from New York to Florida. He has found his greatest satisfaction now, singing and performing with his family.
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Melissa grew up in Jacksonville, FL playing music with her grandfather and cousin. She played in a local band in her teens and then she met Robert. After filling in for River Grass Review's current mandolin player, she became the full time member for about three years. She left the band to raise their new family.
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Clint is eighteen years old and a freshman in college. He seems quiet and reserved until he strikes his Huber banjo. That's when his personality shows up. Clint is the 2006 Florida State Sr. Division Banjo Champion, a title he won after playing the banjo for slightly over a year. Not only is he an accomplished banjo player, but he also plays guitar, bass and mandolin. He is becoming a very good songwriter as well, having written several of the songs the family performs. When not pickin', he enjoys recording and playing golf.
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Katie is thirteen years old and in the seventh grade and has been playing the fiddle since June 2006. She has stage presence way beyond her years. She sings with sure strength and tune. Katie is becoming a songwriter with help from her 'hero' Becky Buller. She also enjoys riding her bike and talking on the telephone.
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The newest addition to the band is Blake Gowen on the bass. Blake is fourteen and is from Woodbine, GA. Blake is turning heads in the bluegrass scene with his unbelievable talent and effortless sense of groove. He is the son of Robert's sister Elizabeth, making the band a complete family unit.
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The Wilson Family Band plays festivals, churches and private events. "Music is a part of our life. We go to church, school, work and play music. We try to teach God first, family second and bluegrass comes next." These clearly stated values show themselves in every interaction with the family.
"YES THE CRAZY PREACHER IS BACK!" I MAY BE A LITTLE BANANAS, BUT I DON'T MONKEY AROUND WHEN IT COMES TO THANKING GOD FOR OUR MYSPACE FRIENDS. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST AND WE LUV YUNS A WHOLE BUNCH!! HAVE A GREAT DAY DEAR FRIENDS!
OK, I KNOW THAT I AM MAN'S BEST FRIEND, BUT I'M GETTING "DOG TIRED" OF "MONDAY DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY." IT'S "RUFF" TO FACE ALL OF THE OTHER DOGS; THEY SAY "HOWL" CAN YOU LET THEM DO THIS TO YOU? THEY MUST BE ONE SICK "PUPPY!" SO LISTEN UP, IF YOU WANT ME TO DRESS LIKE THIS FROM NOW ON; YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE "TOUPEE" ME SOME MONEY OR AT LEAST PROMISE THAT YOU WILL NOT "WIG" OUT ANYMORE AND TAKE ME OUT IN PUBLIC FOR ALL OF MY "DOGS" TO SEE ME THIS WAY EVER AGAIN!
QUESTION- WHAT WOULD YOU CALL THIS CAT IF SHE WAS AN OLDER COUNTRY SINGER? ANSWER- "KITTY WELLS!" QUESTION- WHAT WOULD YOU CALL THIS CAT IF SHE WAS AN ACTRESS ON GUNSMOKE?- "MISS KITTY!" QUESTION- WHAT WOULD THIS CAT EAT IF IT HAD A SWEET TOOTH?- "A KIT KAT BAR!"
I KNOW THAT I'M SILLY, BUT I HAVE TO LET THE "CAT OUT OF THE BAG" AND TELL ALL OF OUR MYSPACE FRIENDS HOW MUCH THAT WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU! HAVE A GREAT DAY Y'ALL, LOVE YUNS LOTS!!
NO "BONES" ABOUT IT; IT HAS BEEN A "RUFF", "RUFF" WEEK! BUT I AM NOT ALLOWING THE DEVIL TO "BARK" UP MY WEEKEND AND IF HE THINKS HE IS, THEN HE IS ONE SICK "PUPPY!"
"I HAVE LOOKED AND LOOKED ALL OVER THE WORLD UNTIL I AM PLUM CROSSED EYED TO TRY AND FIND ANY BETTER FRIENDS THAN YOU AND GUESS WHAT? (I "CAT" FIND NOONE THAT EVEN COMPARES TO OUR PRECIOUS MYSPACE FRIENDS!) U R THE BEST!!!
HAVE A GREAT DAY, IT'S ALMOST FRIDAY!! LOVE Y'ALL, THE BURRESS FAMILY
"I JUST PUT ON MY NEW GLASSES SO THAT I CAN SEE HOW PRETTY ALL OF MY MYSPACE FRIENDS ARE!" "Y'ALL ARE NOT ONLY PRETTY, BUT YOU ARE THE BEST FRIENDS EVER!!!" HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!
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