Biographies
Jamie Doris
Bassist Jamie Doris attended the Jazz and Contemporary Music program at the New School in New York City, where he studied with jazz greats such as Reggie Workman, Chico Hamilton, the late Arnie Lawrence, Junior Mance and Cecil McBee. In addition to his work with The Bandolins, Jamie is also a freelance website developer, a music teacher, and occasional bandleader with his jazz group, The Emissaries.
Susan Spaulding
Susan Spaulding, percussionist, is a multi-talented artist and musician. Her contribution includes keeping time on the washboard and triangles, and filling in the harnomies on concertina. She is currently studying the violin, and is responsible for the bands artwork.
Larry Brish
Guitarist Larry Brish has a long history on the guitar, with original roots in American folk and bluegrass music. After many changes in musical tastes over the years, he has finally landed back on the path from where he started. Larry is also a sales manager, an adjunct college professor and a baseball coach in his spare time.
Doug Spaulding
Mandolin player Doug Spaulding is a career and family man by day, musician by night. He is an accomplished guitarist in his own right, but has been devoting his free time to working out the old traditional American songs on the mandolin.
Erick Feucht
Erick Feucht has been actively playing fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in Connecticut for the past several years. His interests include bluegrass and old-time music along with Celtic themes. A passionate jammer, he is happiest in musical settings that challenge his creativity and expand his knowledge. Erick lives in Newtown and is, along with his wife, Kim, the owner of Stockbridge & Berry Home Furnishings in Monroe and Southbury.
John Capalbo
John Capalbo, 5-string banjo, spent a number of years as a working rock bassist, until switching to the banjo. He is quickly becoming a master of the finger picking technique made popular by notables such as Earl Scruggs and Ralph Stanley. He is also a master carpenter and craftsman.
