Willow Creek Bluegrass Band

Willow Creek Bluegrass Band was founded in the Summer of 2004 with the present band members. The band enjoys playing traditional bluegrass and gospel music with influences from Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen, Patty Lovelace, Russell Moore & III Tyme Out; Daley and Vincent, and  Rhonda Vincent to name a few.

Willow Creek Bluegrass Band is comprised of the following members from the local Waynesville, Ohio area. Beverly Sulfsted plays the mandolin sings harmony and tenor. Harley Maynard plays guitar, and lead vocal. Harley has been involved in the bluegrass scene for many years and provides extensive experience in the bluegrass genre. Bill “Wild Bill” Sulfsted plays the banjo and sings harmony and adds the comedy to our show. Nick Lagana, provides the drive of the band on his dog house bass.

Willow Creek Bluegrass Band have had the wonderful opportunities to play many festivals within the Ohio Valley area, such as, City Folk Festival, Clinton County Corn Festival, Waynesville’s Sauerkraut Festival,  private parties and fund raisers, Senior Retirement Centers, Churches, and funerals.  We enjoy touching the lives of our listeners through our music.

REVIEWS:

*Thanks so much to you all for coming to our Church. Our folks really enjoyed your ministry in music. One young girl that I have been concerned for, said she felt GOD for the first time in her life while Willow Creek was playing. She told my wife, that she now feels she has hope! Pastor Bill Shilling, Maineville United Methodist Church.

*Thank you for playing the Mason Arts Festival again this year. I always enjoy your show. Beverly Dracal, Mason Arts Festival

*Words can’t express how Willow Creek made Dennis’s funeral the most beautiful and moving service I’ve ever been involved with. Yes, you are terrific musicians, but it’s your love for the Lord and your fellow man that comes shinning thru. All everyone was thinking about is “how much Dennis was enjoying the moment. Thank you so much for that wonderful spiritual experience. Timothy Schlossser

*Thank you so much for the great job at the Ice Cream Social of the Springboro Historical Society.  I love the music and brings back so many memories.  I just love when you sing “Far Side Banks of Jordan”.  Helen Sproat

Willow Creek will be performing at the , 60 East Foster Maineville Road, Maineville, Ohio on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.    Come celebrate the first Sunday in Advent with beautiful gospel music and the first sounds of the holiday.

Willow Creek is proud to announce the addition of  Diane Cline, a fantastic fiddler!   She will debut with the band on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at the Springboro Historical Society Ice Cream Social.   Diane has studied music at the  University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music, has performed with the Symphony Orchestra and is currently working toward her Masters in Music.

Willow Creek Bluegrass Band had the opportunity to provide entertainment at the Springhill Community Retirement Center on Towne Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio.   The residents and their families braved the extreme heat to enjoy a catered picnic while enjoying the wonderful harmonies and music of Willow Creek.    It was such joy to watch the audience sing along to the old bluegrass sounds they remembered.

Willow Creek had the opportunity on Saturday, June 18 to again entertain the music fans that braved the soggy weather at the Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village Old Tyme Music Festival.    Willow Creek had two great shows introducing one of our new gospel songs, “I Believe”.

Willow Creek Bluegrass Band performed at the St. Mary’s Fish Fry, 115 S. Main Street, Franklin, Ohio on Friday, April 08, 2011.  Again, we packed the house!    If you missed it, you still have a chance to hear the great music.   Willow Creek will be performing at the St. Mary’s Church this Friday, April 15th, 4:30-700 p.m.  What a great way to spend the evening, listening to sounds of Bluegrass and Gospel Music, while having all the fish you can eat.   Remember too, all the proceeds of this event benefits the needy within the community and St. Vincent DePaul.

Also, thank you to all of our fans, that did attend the event.   It is truly a blessing to have so many people enjoying our show!

This past weekend, Willow Creek Bluegrass Band enjoyed the Indoor Bluegrass Music Festival which was held at the Roberts Center, Wilmington, Ohio.    We were again blessed to meet up and jam with old friends and in the process made new ones.     It was a great weekend and the Daily and Vincent show was definitely the highlight of the weekend.  If you enjoy bluegrass, it is definitely worth checking out to chase the winter blues away.

It’s Fish Fry time again, and Willow Creek Bluegrass will be entertaining at the St. Mary’s Church, 115 South Main Street, in Franklin, Ohio on Friday, April 8 and April 15th from 4:30-7:00 p.m..   We hope you plan to come out and enjoy the spectacular food and great bluegrass and gospel music.

The menu:  fried or baked fish, french fries, mac and cheese, green beans, cole slaw and drinks.  Costs: $10.00 Adults, $9.00 Seniors; Children 5-11 $5.00 children 5 and under free.

All proceeds go to the K of C and St. Vincent DePaul.  All m onies will stay in the community.

If you are looking to purchase a good mandolin, I have a Kentucky KM1000 F-Style Mandolin with hard shell case for sale.   If you are interested, please call Beverly at 513-680-0907. 

Are you throwing a party or have a special occasion in which live music would spice up the event?   Is your church looking to have a gospel concert this spring?   If so, Willow Creek is now booking for the 2011 season.  Call today to schedule your event!

For bookings, call Beverly at 513-680-0907