The Ramblers are a young band that was formed in August 1997. The band evolved from a group of pickers who gathered every Tuesday evening at Ron and Janice Atkins farm located in the Cluculz Lake area. People travelled considerable distance every Tuesday to pick, sing and visit. New comers were always welcome and were given explicit instructions how to find the farm, turn off the highway at _ _ _ _ road, then follow the dirt road to hydro pole # 49 and listen for the music. Three of the existing band members who attended the Atkin's music night decided to combine their talents and form a bluegrass band where they could sing using two, three, and four part harmonies. The band members are from various musical backgrounds and each member brings several years of experience to the group. Ross Gould: (a.k.a. Couchman) Mandolin and lead vocals. Ross and his wife Gayle enjoy bluegrass and attending the festivals throughout the year, especially when they can travel on their motorcycles. Marlene Bernier: (a.k.a. Marlin -break your arm- Bernier) Lead and harmony vocals, rhythm guitar. Marlene loves to sing and perform with the band. She too likes to attend the festivals especially when the group is playing. When she is not playing she enjoys all her neighbours pets. George Garbutt: (a.k.a. almost trained) Lead and harmony vocals, banjo, resonator guiatr, lead and rhythm guitar. George really enjoys listening and playing bluegrass music, some favorites are Flatt & Scruggs, Front Range, J.D. Crowe, & Traditional Grass. George's other main interest is Steelhead Fishing in the West Coast rivers. David Schulte: (a.k.a. teach) Lead and harmony vocals, upright bass David loves to perform and jam. He sets the pace and keeps the tempo for the group. He studies Karate and enjoys spending time with his family when he is not working, practicing or playing. |
GEORGE GARBUTT, ROSS GOULD, MARLENE BERNIER, DAVID SCHULTE |
