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BOB LOMINAC

Bob Lominac grew up in Spruce Pine and appeared at the Carolina  Barn Dance when he was 15 years old. Bob performs at The Orchard and Young's Mountain Music as well as at many other community and privately sponsored programs.

Bob is well known for his superior performances with the flat top guitar and for his original country and gospel compositions.

TOM SPARKS

Tom Sparks' spectacular bass voice is a special treat for Orchard audiences. Tom learned to sing in his church, and until recent years, limited his music to gospel, mostly in church.  Now he also ventures into truly delightful country.  Going back to his musical roots, he and Johnny Ellis (see below) team up as a two-man Gospel quartet.  Both men have amazing ranges of tones.

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THE NEW

GREENER GRASS

Frank Beeme, banjo, and Grady Johnson, guitar & banjo and a fine fiddle player, are the core of this close harmony bluegrass group. They all have played bluegrass music locally and nationally with many of the country's finest musicians.

JOHNNY ELLIS

Johnny Ellis sings the wonderful old classic ballads that remind you of Crosby or Sinatra or Como - and even Conway.  Johnny also brings some of the best backup musicians in this part of the country.  His shows are full of romance, humor, waltzes and fun. 

www.johnnyellismusic.com

LENNY SKI

Lenny Ski is a classically trained violinist with a great love for the fiddle.  Lenny was a cruise ship entertainer for many years before returning to his much-loved home in Yancey County.  Lenny plays many kinds of music, and all thrill his varied audiences.
  In addition to presenting astoundingly beautiful violin music, Lenny also brings Jack Benny to the stage and his favorite sidekick, Blunoz.

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