Wild Horse Drive
A Northern Nevada Bluegrass Band

Band Bios  
   
Jim Denoncourt

Guitar, Vocals - Jim has been playing bluegrass guitar for 8 years. He has been around the music as far back as he can remember. His dad began playing bluegrass bass when Jim was only 3 years old. Jim's biggest influences have been Tony Rice and Steve Kauffman. Jim has been in Reno since 1990, and has been fortunate enough to play with The High Strung Band, Straight Ahead Bluegrass, The Back Forty, and Hunter's Crossing.

Main Instrument: Martin D14 SWDGT Sustainable Guitar

   
   
Dan Baker

Mandolin, Vocals - Dan comes to the band with a versatile musical background.  He has played bluegrass with the Piney Creek Weasels as lead guitarist.  The Piney Creek Weasels are well known throughout California and Nevada.   He recently acquired this beautiful Gibson mandolin which barks out the rhythm and holds the perfect tone for his tasteful breaks.  Dan is also a fine lead and tenor singer and brings his experience as a non-traditional bluegrass musician to provide variety to our setlist.

Main Instrument: Gibson F-5L "The Fern" Mandolin

 

   
   
Chad Bowen

Banjo, Vocals - Though relatively new to the banjo, Chad has a terrific sense of timing and the much-needed drive of contemporary bluegrass. This is his first bluegrass band. A former student of Joseph Martini, a tasteful banjo player in his own right, Chad brings solid playing and a traditional voice to the band.

Main Instrument:  Huber Lancaster 5 String Banjo

 

 

   
Dwayne Carroll

Bass Guitar
- Dwayne is our newest member, and we are glad to have him on board.  With over 20 years of experience as a bass player, Dwayne knows just when to jump in.  He has recently acquired a taste for bluegrass after playing rock and jazz.  We are lucky to have him as part of Wild Horse Drive.  His knowledge of music lends a quality to bluegrass that will be sure to catch the attention of many aspiring bass players.

Main Instrument: Martin B-1E Acoustic Bass
   

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