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Michael Walker and how we got started

The Rabon Creek Bluegrass band was formed out of a long learning process that the founder of the band, Michael Walker, has trekked. After having to travel for work, Michael was looking for a way to relax and spend time with his two-year-old daughter. While spending almost a month in Springfield, Missouri for work, Michael walked into a music store and sat down and held almost every guitar in the store. It was obvious that the Lord had a mission in mind for Michael. After returning home, Michael finally got a guitar and started learning at home. One day while visiting a local music store, Michael was invited to join one of the local acoustic jams. Although Michael had never sang in front of others before, all of the encouragement of the other folks at these local open jams, Michael found himself playing guitar and singing lead in several small groups. After roaming from group to group for a couple of years, Michael decided to put a band together to sing in churches and special events. With the blessing of the Lord coming down like rain, Michael decided to shift the direction of his music to glorify his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Out of that, came the Rabon Creek Bluegrass Band.


Lloyd Cornelius

No doubt one of the finest mandolin pickers has joined up with the Rabon Creek Bluegrass band to add that high lonesome sound. Lloyd brings years of experience to the band with his own style. If you pay close attention you may be able to hear some of the influences of Doyle Lawson and Paul Williams. Lloyd is a multitalented individual and has a reputation of being able to play anything with strings. He is also a proud USMC veteran and member of Marine Corps League # 1106. On top of being one of best musicians around, Lloyd is also a great Christian man. He can take credit for brining the best gospel bluegrass songs to the group. It is an honor and a privilege to have his help.

The Walker Family

Out of love and dedication for their father, the Walker kids, Jonathan and Julia have worked hard to be involved to help Daddy in any way.

Julia picked up the fiddle at the age of 6 and started playing and singing. She has progressed as a great musician and now will pick up any harmony or lead part of the vocals. At age 9 now, she is taking a leading role in the band now by picking new music and arranging songs.

After Jonathan watched his big sister having so much fun performing with daddy, he decided to get in on the act. He started following in the same footsteps of his sister and has added his powerful singing voice to the mix. Now with both Jonathan and Julia filling in the three-part harmony parts, this has added a new dynamic to the sound of the band. Jonathan also plays fiddle and fills in on the mandolin every opportunity he gets.

Heather Walker

To keep everything in order, Mom picked up the upright bass and filled a huge gap in the band. Heather, aka Mom, has brought the band to a new level with her almost instant ability to play the bass.



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