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Vince Diem
Mandolin & Vocals

What began in 1999 as a hobby for Vince, rapidly blossomed into a near obsession.

Upon completing a tour of active duty with the United States Army, Vince returned to his hometown in Pennsylvania - near the namesake of the band - and immersed himself in bluegrass music. Lessons, local jam sessions, picking with members of Twin Hill Express, Iron Ridge, and the Almost Famous Bluegrass Band, Vince quickly honed his singing and picking skills.

During his tenure with Flyin' Blind Bluegrass, Vince further honed his singing and playing skills. For that experience Vince brings to Flint Hollow a dynamic sense of rhythm, fluid lead breaks, and singing that is filled with spirit.

Vince has also penned numerous original songs all of which have been warmly received by audience members.

Vince lives with his family in Winchester, Virginia.

Vince.Diem@FlintHollow.com


 
Randy Collins
Rhythm Guitar & Vocals

Randy is a native of Washington D.C. and his roots run deep when it comes to Bluegrass music.

Randy's father and grandfather taught him how to play and love the traditional tunes and gospel hymns. His granddaddy Jeff played the autoharp and harmonica and Randy's father played the guitar and sang. One of Randy's most precious possessions is a photograph of the three of them - Randy on the banjo, granddaddy on the harmonica, and his father on the guitar.

Randy has played many years with several bands and continues to enjoy contributing at jam sessions, community events, pick up events and retirement homes.

Randy is particularly fond of the slow ballads and love songs as well as singing the "high lonesome" tenor.

Though granddaddy Jeff and his father have passed away, through Randy their music lives on.

Randy lives in Leesburg, Virginia with his wife Anne and three children.

Randy.Collins@FlintHollow.com


 
Chris Athey
Banjo

Chris has played the banjo since his interest was piqued in the late 1970's. Rummaging through his brother's LP collection he found several bluegrass albums and instantly fell in love with the banjo.

After years of playing at jam sessions, in 1997 Chris joined the band Vintage Blend, of which he was a member until the band ceased to exist in 2002.

Chris roots his playing in the Scruggs tradition with influences from masters such as Earl (of course), Doug Dillard, Joe Mullins, and J.D. Crowe. Chris brings to Flint Hollow a focused, hard-core drive that has earned him accolades from fellow musicians. Chris assists with the arranging of many of the songs in Flint Hollow's repertoire and has also contributed several original tunes.

Chris lives with his wife and two daughters in Loudoun County, Virginia where he has served since 1984 with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Chris.Athey@FlintHollow.com


 
Dave Swiger
Bass Fiddle & Vocals

Dave grew up listening to Bluegrass, but didn’t start playing Bass until he was eighteen.  He credits his life long love of Bluegrass to three uncles that played. His uncle Jim Heldreth was well known in the central West Virginia area as a fine Bluegrass player, especially fiddle.

He has played in many different bands over the years, Southern Sons of Bluegrass, Apple Jack, Golden Grass, and Blackberry Jam, to name a few. He has been influenced by many of the nationally know pickers, like Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Seldem Scene, but gives most of the credit to the local pickers he has played with over the years.

Dave is a school teacher and lives with his wife Vickie in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.

Dave.Swiger@FlintHollow.com


 
Keith Dill
Fiddle & Vocals

Keith Dill had a guitar in his hand by the time he was six years old. He attended Ferrum College in Franklin County, Virginia, the moonshine capital of the world, learning old time fiddle tunes from the locals. Keith moved on to MCV in Richmond, Virginia, where he met up with Richmond native, Randy Waller, son of bluegrass legend, Charlie Waller, joining Randy's band Silver Saddle.

As the pedal steel, electric guitar, harmonica and fiddle player for the Brandy Stills band, Keith played alongside country greats such as Mickey Gilley, Johnny Paycheck, and Earl Thomas Connelly. Keith's musical style ranges from Appalachian old-time to Louisiana bayou funk. He is frequently featured on CDs and recording projects across the Washington, DC metropolitan area including David A. Alberding, Carey Colvin, the String Dusters, and others.

With wife, Viqui Dill, he has opened for such diverse acts as Sawyer Brown, Shelby Lynn, the Coasters, and Taylor Dane.

Keith.Dill@Flinthollow.com

 

 

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