Roger Bass & the Hillbillies

------|------ Roger Bass (guitar, vocals) ------|------ Bobby Martin (banjo) ------|------ Manuela Moeller (bass) ------|------ Bill Dieter (lead guitar) ------|------
Roger Bass & the Hillbillies is an up and coming band from Southwest Florida. The band formed in June 2006 when Herb Washburn, President of the Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association, was looking for a band to play at their monthly show. Even though the band had limited practice time they did an amazing job.  The crowd's response was incredible, as well. Due to that, Roger and the rest of the band decided that this might be more than a one time deal. The band even released their first CD (still under their original name "Roger Bass & Company"), which was recorded during their first show. The CD was a limited edition and was sold out the day it was released.
Since then the band has released three more albums, "I promise you an old country Song each Day" (September 2006), "They won't play this on the Jukebox" featuring "I don't let her see me cry" Roger's song about his wife O'Dell (released in September 2007), and "This ain't Kaw-Liga" which features favorites such as Kaw-Liga, Fraulein, and many more (released August 2008).

As of June 2010, the band is working on a new CD. The CD will include songs from last season's festival performances. As soon as the CD is released,you will be able to order it right here on the webpage. More info will follow soon.

   Past Performances:

   Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association - Arcadia, FL
   South Florida Bluegrass Association - Miami, FL
   Bonita Springs Lions Club Festival - Bonita Springs, FL
   Yeehaw Junction Bluegrass Festival - Yeehaw Junction, FL
   SnoBird and Cracker Reunion - Arcadia, FL
   Kiwanis Bluegrass Festival - Kissimmee, FL
   Goldwing Express Festival - Auburndale, FL
   Elk's Lodge - Pine Island, FL
   Larry Jackson Benefit - Ocilla, GA
   Labor Day Weekend Festival - Waldo, FL
   Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival @ Sertoma Youth Ranch - Dade City, FL
   Haines City Bluegrass Festival - Haines City, FL
   Everglades Festival - Miami, FL
   Osceola Sportsman Show - Kenansville,FL
   Sertoma Youth Ranch Spring Festival - Dade City, FL
   Red, White & Bluegrass Festival - Hollywood, FL
   VFW Tuesday Night Bluegrass - Pine Island, FL
   Goldwing Express Festival - Arcadia, FL
   Bluegrass & Clogging Festival - Auburndale, FL
   Lonesome Whistle Bluegrass Festival - Guyton, GA
   Bluegrass Invasion - Naples, FL
   Cochran Bluegrass Festival - Cochran, GA
   Palmdale Bluegrass Festival - Palmdale, FL
   Lion's Camp Festival - Lake Wales, FL