Effective period / Period of releases: 1974 - 1989

Members: Rob Ladd, Clay Buckner, Tommy Thompson (2), Jack Herrick, Mike Craver, Jim Watson (3), Bland Simpson, Bill Hicks (3), Chris Frank (3), Don Lewis (6)

North Carolina based old-time folk band formed in 1972. Members have included Tommy Thompson (2), banjo, guitar, vocals (1972-1994); Jim Watson (3), mandolin, guitar, vocals (1972-1986); Bill Hicks (3), fiddle, vocals (1972-1981); Clay Buckner, fiddle, vocals (1980- ); Mike Craver, piano, vocals (1973-1986); Bland Simpson, piano, vocals (1986- ); Jack Herrick, bass, horns, vocals (1976- ); and Chris Frank (3), piano, guitar, accordion, horns, vocals (1987- ).