"Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world" - Bill Monroe
Down From The
Hills plays bluegrass music inspired by the likes of Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs
& John Hartford. Our music features both instrumental solos & vocal harmonies.
Often we add Cajun music to our shows, with Pat on the Cajun button
accordion.
MUSICIANS Pat Downing: mandolin, fiddle, melodion, vocals Bill McWilliams: banjo, guitar, vocals Dan Hildebrand: guitar, mandolin, fiddle, vocals Brad Wolbert: upright bass, guitar, vocals Besides appearing at clubs, weddings, parties, & benefits in southern Wisconsin, the band has been
featured at Cave of the Mounds, Capital Brewery, Schumacher Farm Bluegrass Festival,
Roxbury Tavern, Art Fair on the Square, Dean House, UW Memorial Union Terrace,
& The Hi Noon Saloon .
Band History:
Patrick Downing, 256 Tyvand Rd. Blanchardville, WI 53516 (608)-527-2472