CARR CREEK RANCH - THE MUSIC

Carr Creek Bluegrass & Country Gospel

The King's Trio began in 1986 at the first annual Gospel Winter Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin. It began with Royce Sorensen and George Olinske. Royce played guitar, banjo, Dobro and mandolin. George played rhythm guitar and both sang. Although they did not expect to continue past the festival the Lord had other plans and they were kept busy for the summer. During practice sessions they talked about trying to find a bass player. After a time of prayer and waiting, in August of that year, they were joined by Lorn Schultz and the original King's Trio was born. Royce provided the instrumentation and baritone vocals, George played rhythm guitar and sang lead and Lorn provided high harmony and bass guitar. With Royce switching instruments, all three sharing lead and George putting in some bass vocals, they had variety of sound that people enjoyed. Lorn left in the spring of 1991 and Royce and George spent part of the summer as a duo again. Then, in August of 1991 Lloyd Amacher came to play bass and sing baritone. Lloyd has been with the group since then. Along the way they acquired two other gentlemen that are an integral part of the team even though they can't always be there. Bud Holbrook plays steel guitar and Lloyd Howe plays lead guitar when they are available. The King's Trio claims Psalm 47 as a basis for their being and stands on Matthew 28:19-20 for what they do. They have been blessed over the years to have been invited to share a stage in the Nashville Opryland Park with the Sullivan Family, Charlie Louvin and others. They have been privileged to open for the great Cathedral Quartet and have been part of the Gospel Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Festival in Bruce Wisconsin since it's beginning in 1989. In 1999 they were awarded the Silver Heart Award by the CGMA. They have been back and forth across the country with their music and words from the Good Word and will continue as long as the Lord has a use for them. With a blend of Country, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel, the King's Trio has recorded six albums, five of which are still currently available. If you would like to obtain one of their recordings, or check their schedule and have them perform at your church or special event, contact George Olinske at (715) 289-4845 or e-mail: kingstrio@charter.net. or visit their website www.thekingstrio.com

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Seth Mulder & The Goose River Boys

Seth Mulder

Seth's ideal is providing delightful entertainment for audiences with sharp humor and a delightful blend of unique bluegrass, country, folk and blues acoustic music. For the past few years he's been making himself available to entertain audiences all over the area, with his numerous songs and comical anecdotes. Seth has long enjoyed retaining the title of The Singing Fiddler along with his jovial Goose River band. The band clearly loves classic Bluegrass and Old-Time string band tunes and enjoys playing together. They enjoy playing benefits and worthy causes, festivals and fairs. The type of music their audience enjoys listening to derives from the large selection of many songs. Seth performs aptly with guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, string bass, banjolin and ukulele with amazing expertise. He brings new life to a familiar sound with vocal range, power and experience rarely found in a young Midwestern boy, with a commanding voice and on on stage presence that contradicts his 18 years. After watching The Goose River Boys perform, Kenny, from Kenny's music in Grand Forks, agreed to sponsor him. Seth has shared the stage with distinguished greats such as: Monroe Crossing, Darrel and the Pioneers, Spirit Wood Creek, and the Prairie Grass Band. Seth has the back of his fiddle autographed by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to signify their approval. The band consists of 5 members. Steve Simmons is the bands lead and rhythm guitar player; Bruce Elseth on guitar and harmony vocals; Dewaine Wakeman on banjo: Ron Mulder on bass and vocals.

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Northern Lights

The Northern Lights Bluegrass Band is from the Mora, MN area. They have been together about 5 years. Their mission is to present the Gospel and also have FUN with music. They sing in churches and at other functions and have performed in Minnesota, Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Arizona and Mexico. They have two C/D's of gospel music available. Dick Lilienthal, on guitar, Merlin seel, on bass, Mary Campbell lead singer Mike Nelson on Banjo, and Rich Campbell on guitar.

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Sherry DePolis

Sherry DePolis, singer and songwriter, began writing family music as wife and mother of five. Sherry has been sharing her life and faith through her music and testimony for over 28 years. Well known for her yodeling, Sherry's most recent CD, "Life's Journey", has been a hit with yodeling fans everywhere. Her family songs take moms and dads back to "remembering when"; her songs of courage and hope tell you she's had struggles, and her songs of joy tell you that she's learned how to maintain a sense of humor through it all. Sherry has toured with the Sullivan Family of St.Stephens, Alabama, and performed with them at the Bluegrass Gospel Showcase in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1983, Sherry's producer, Buddy Green, introduced her to Country recording artist Wanda Jackson. Wanda recorded several of Sherry's gospel songs in the U.S. and Europe. (check out Sherry's web page: www.sherrydepolis.com)

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The Alzen Family Band

The Alzen Family Band from nearby Roberts, WI will debut on Saturday morning at 11:00 at this year’s festival. The Alzen Family loves to play and sing toe-tapping gospel bluegrass music and mix in a few silly songs to boot. The family band features Brad (dad) on guitar, Denise (mom) on harmonica and banjo, Isaac (16) on bass, Lucas (13) on whiz-bang, AnaLise (11) on mandolin & fiddle, and Tessa (9) on fiddle. Winners of the 2006 Minnesota Bluegrass Music Association Family Area Talent Contest, the Alzen Family looks forward to playing for the first time at a Wisconsin Gospel Music Festival at Carr Creek! Visit their website www.alzenfamily.com.