The Old Time Band

Peter Feldmann, Bruce Thompson & Wayne Shrubsall

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The Old Time Band is Peter Feldmann on mandolin, guitar, and banjo, joined by one of the finest fiddlers in the Southwest, Bruce Thompson, and by banjo virtuoso Wayne Shrubsall, long-time performer and columnist for the Banjo Newsletter. Peter and Wayne have been performing together throughout the Southwest since 1978, and joined forces in 2005 with Bruce at the infamous Nickel Creek Texas Music Festival to form a classic string band trio. Called "the pre-eminent bluegrass artist in the area" by John Robinson, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Symphony, singer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Feldmann has racked up many years of performing experience throughout California and the West. Peter has been presenting bluegrass, folk, string band, and related musics since the early 1960's, and is known as the founder of the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddler's Convention and the original Bluebird Cafe, a Santa Barbara music club highly influential on the Southern California Music scene. Wayne Shrubsall is a nationally-known banjoist and songcatcher. He has performed with Bill Monroe, Byron Berline, Vassar Clements, Dan Crary, Elliott's Ramblers, Steve Smith and Hard Road, the Adobe Brothers string band, and many others. Dr. Shrubsall received his Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of New Mexico. Bruce Thompson is a true exponent of old-time fiddle performing for more than 25 years. He's a great singer as well, working with the Adobe Brothers of New Mexico and other bands. He teaches hydrology at the University of New Mexico, but has also taught many fiddle classes both here and in Europe. His elegant bowing and phrasing add true emotion to many well-known old time songs and tunes.

All photos © 2009 by Don Shorock