PLAYS: Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Banjo
SINGS: Lead & Harmony
WRITES: Songs and such

His musical life has been patterned after the history of American music, Beginning with Scotch-Irish folk music and then Appalachian and Old-Timey bands ("Roustabout String Band"), there was a short stint with blues trio "Suitcase". There followed a foray (charge!) into Rockabilly ("Top Down"), followed by a frenzy into punk/Americana ("Sciota Mills"). The Folk Bros. celebrates and encourages the crazy genre -hopping influences that drive this madman.

PLAYS: Guitar, Bass, The Red Button (recordist/producer)
SINGS: Lead & Harmony
WRITES: Songs and blarney

J. Oscar believes that all the best music is Folk music, not just because it is made by "folks" instead of "cows" - but because it is inclusive of both folk and cows (though performed more frequently by people).

Of Scots-Irish, German and Sicilian stock, J. Oscar grew up in the music and language of the church — with 60's & 70's folk and pop stirred (or shaken) in. Not surprisingly, choir boy days gave way to rock and roll nights...

PLAYS: Bass, drums, keys
SINGS: Harmony & well. that's what he sings!
WRITES: Not so much

This is where we learn about individual Folk Bros.

"Bob"- SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST

PLAYS: Accordion
SINGS: Harmony
WRITES: Messages for bottles

Though it's rumored that "Bob" is not "his" real name, The Folk Bros. are proud and pleased to feature "him" on any occasion that demands squeezebox rough-housing. Known throughout the state of Michigan as a a star supporting player "he" has hidden writing talent and great style. Strong mustache glue is "his" constant companion.

John "Klaus" Milroy - SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST

PLAYS: Stand-up bass
SINGS: If pushed
WRITES: Mostly for Americana artists The Milroys

Best known as one half of the Americana duo The Milroys (along with terrific writer and singer C.J. Milroy), Klaus is also one of the ringleaders for "The Rickety Nelsons" (a 10-piece band that does "lovingly recreations of classic country, pop, doo-wop and r&b"). "Klaus" has quickly become a facile "stand-up guy" on the bass (already damn good on acoustic guitar, he's also picked up lap-steel, as well...). The Bros. have the pleasure of tapping "Klaus" to hold down the low-end when Stig's "other lives" (a source of great mystery around FB HQ) don't allow him to travel for concerts.

Ralston "Stone" Bowles - AKA "The KING of FOLK" / HONORARY FOLK BRO.

PLAYS: No, this is not allowed by the other Bros.
SINGS: In a deep sonorous baritone
WRITES: Out of a deep well (his song "One More Holiday" is covered by the FBs)

Rightfully held in high regard across Michigan and over many state and national borders, Ralston is a literate and compassionate songwriter and performer. Naturally that means that he's playfully refereed to as "the King of Folk" (KOF) by the Bros. in keeping their snotty punk attitude toward inclusion. Of course they admire him, that's why he's an "honorary" bro. ...