Round the Bend
Bluegrass, Old-Timey & Western Swing  for Audiences of All Ages

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Based in Madison, Wisconsin since 2000, Round the Bend blends Bluegrass, Old-Timey, and Western Swing in captivating versions of traditional songs that evoke nostalgia, love lost and found, and barn-dancing fun.  Spirited vocals, tight harmonies, inventive instrumentals and down-home humor have delighted audiences of all ages at parties, festivals, community concerts, weddings, and senior centers. Tailoring selection of tunes to hosts' requests, the band offers concert-style shows or low-profile background music. Round the Bend loves to have a good time with audiences.

 
 Sherry Crownhart, mandolin, has performed with Just Friends, the Wildwood, and Bluegrass Caravan. Her vocals  reflect diverse styles in country music. 
Don Engelhart, guitar, is best known for his music with the local group Just Friends where he played banjo and pedal steel.  Don also enjoys classical music and jazz.
Carolyn Hegeler, plays melodic and Scruggs-style banjo.  A long-time student of banjo legend Alan Munde, Carolyn has also studied with Craig Smith.
Fred Newmann, fiddle, has studied with Laurie Lewis, Byron Berline, Fletcher Bright, Dale Morris, Sr.  His musical interests have evolved from classical to Dixieland, swing, and bluegrass.
Patrick Spaay, acoustic bass, after playing electric bass rock n’ roll, played acoustic bass with the Quarter Tap String Band. Currently he also plays guitar and banjo in the Tin Can String band.