About the Band: Tim Gundy

About Wanigan | Tim Gundy

Warren Aiken Guitar, Lead Vocals Tim Gundy Mandolin, Vocals Jason Hackwith Violin, Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals Dale Vallandigham Banjo, Vocals Denis Hackwith Bass, Mandolin, Vocals	Originally From: The wheat lands of Kansas Now Living In: Clarkston, WA Plays: Mandolin, Guitar, and occasionally the French Horn Instruments: Mandolins: Cole RCF5, Lawrence Smart F5 Blonde (that makes it a "smart blonde") Guitars: Taylor 510, Washburn D23 CE Influences: John Denver, James Taylor, Butch Baldassari, Doyle Lawson	Tim Gundy
In Tim's Words: I started to learn to play guitar at age 10, and later tried to learn every John Denver and James Taylor song. Enjoyed singing with family members in various church events while growing up. About 10 years ago started pursuing an interest in playing the mandolin and hoping to someday play in a band like Wanigan. I've never really heard a mandolin player that I didn't enjoy listening to, including beginners. The mandolin playing of Butch Baldassari and Doyle Lawson caught my attention early on, and I have a great appreciation for how cleanly they play. Graduated from the University of Kansas in 1985 with a degree in Occupational Therapy. Married (wife Gretchen) with two teenage daughters (Rachel and Sigourney). I feel very blessed to be part of a group so open to sharing through music their struggles and triumphs as they walk along the path that God has set for them.