Biographies
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 Strategic Account Manager at his
day job, and an adjunct Masters Degree College Professor in his spare
time. He lives in New Fairfield, CT with his wife Mary Rose and 15 year
old son Ryan, a starting pitcher on the New Fairfield High School Junior
Varsity baseball team and a player on the Westchester Rockies team in
the Summer.
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. Doug is the heart and soul
of the Bandolins and is constantly looking for new directions to take
the band into the future.
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 harmonies on concertina.
She is currently studying the violin, and is responsible for the bands
artwork and special projects. Her artistic talent is responsible for many
of our stage sets.
Niles Spaulding Niles Spaulding, Doug
and Susan's son, is the newest member of the Bandolins. While his role
with the Bandolins is on the bass, he is also highly skilled on the cello,
electric guitar and probably three or four other instruments he hasn't
told us about yet. He plays in several bands and, at 15 years old, is
on his way to astouding audiences.
Erick
Feucht Erick Feucht has been 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.