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The Band

A dynamic acoustic band bringing old notes to original songwriting and new notes to old. Close harmonies backed by mandolin, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and bass. Story songs inspired by our ancestors, the areas they encountered, and the obstacles they overcame.

Warren Akin

Lead Vocals, Guitar

A solid guitarist and vocalist, Warren is also a fantastic songwriter- in fact, he’s written most of our original works. An elementary school teacher, Warren hails from the big city of Genesee, ID.

Tim Gundy

Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals

A killer mandolin player, Tim is about the humblest guy you’ll ever meet... if you can catch him! Coach Gundy is often found running around Clarkston, WA with his cross-country team.

Denis Hackwith

Bass, Mandolin, Vocals

Born in a musical family, Denis has been playing bluegrass, folk, and other roots music his entire life. He's retired and playing as much music as he can in the lovely town of Lewiston, ID.

Jason Hackwith

Violin, Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals, etc.

Jason, Denis’ son, also grew up playing roots music, but branched into all kinds of musical styles. When he isn’t playing bluegrass, he is writing, teaching music, and designing in Lewiston, ID.

Adam Leavitt

Banjo, Mandolin, Vocals, etc.

Our newest member, Adam is an accomplished musician and songwriter with enormous talent. We’re blessed to have him and are excited for you to hear him!

Press

"Outstanding original material... fine harmonies."

"Outstanding original material... fine harmonies."

Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association

"Akin has a soft vocal delivery that fits his songs well. The harmonies are tight and instrumentals are good."

"Akin has a soft vocal delivery that fits his songs well. The harmonies are tight and instrumentals are good."

Bluegrass Unlimited

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