www.bankesterfamily.com

"Everybody's heard the term "Family Harmonies" and there's no doubt everybody's heard good family harmony over the years, but once you listen to The Bankester Family I think you'll agree that the term will take on a whole new meaning. This family was put on this earth to do one thing . . . SING!! . . . and they do it with the best of them. Thank You Bankester Family for the sweet music to my ears...." —Roger Randolph

“One of our favorite family bands. Tom and Debbie Hartley, daughters Anna & Abby, sons Josiah, Daniel and Micah make up one of the best bluegrass bands in this region. Their mix of traditional bluegrass, gospel & originals makes every show something special.”

—Jerry Babbit, Front Porch Stage

www.southernraisedbluegrass.com

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“Spirited musicians who weave their instrumental talents in support of their heart-felt, bone-warming harmonies describe three sisters and a brother who call themselves Southern Raised.  But Lindsay, Sarah, Emma Grace and Matthew Reith might just as well be called Wonderfully Raised because of evidence present in their music of their great faith in God, their devotion to family, and their dedication to a musical art form.  Go hear ‘em live.  Buy their record.  They’ll do you proud and you’ll be very glad you listened.” 

—Bill McBee – Veteran Bluegrass Road Dog – A columnist for Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine

Faith, family, and music. The King Family of Monticello, Illinois has combined these elements to stay a tight-knit and happy group. “Our common faith and our music are the biggest factors in keeping us together,” said Kim King, who believes that music has kept her family closer than the typical family of its size. “Our kids are best friends. As a parent, it’s so much fun seeing them go to movies and things together all of the time.”

Indeed, each member of the King family is quick to mention their Christian faith as a major influence. “Faith is really important. Jesus Christ is our savior, and that’s something that we want to put at the front of our music and our family,” said Kendall King, 15.
 

www.hainingfamily.com
 

The Hainings play a unique blend of Gospel, Bluegrass, Old- Time, Yodeling, Southern Gospel, and Folk music. They call it "Front-Porch, Family- Style Music". They have enjoyed bringing their music to many different venues, from festivals and fairs, to nursing homes and senior centers, to church concerts. Their music is Christ-centered and family-building. They strive to make their music entertaining, but want it to be more than just entertainment. They want people to remember the blessings of God and to turn to Him for direction in their daily lives.

www.dickkimmel.com

Dick Kimmel and Jerilyn Kjellberg present truly lovely renditions of classic bluegrass and old-time songs sung and played with sincerity, warmth, and great beauty." -- Sing Out (Winter 2008) 

The 2007 release of a duo CD by Dick Kimmel & Jerilyn Kjellberg, "Dick Kimmel & Jerilyn Kjellberg - Somebody Loves You Darlin' (Copper Creek Records CCCD-0245), sparked an interest in this duo's music. Kimmel and Kjellberg had performed together for years as part of the traditional bluegrass band, "Dick Kimmel & Co." Requests for their duets during band performances led to their recording and a demand for their duo performances.

www.wissmannfamily.com