A ragtag group of mostly gray haired pseudo musicians having fun.
Back: Carol Glover, Cathy Wright, Jason Bedingfield, David Philips, Banks Glover, Lamar Wright, David Kinrade and Laurie Pope. Not pictured, Steve Swope
Proud members of the Southeastern Bluegrass Association (SEBA)
The Straynotes are a bluegrass/gospel band from Newnan, Ga. The original band was formed more than 20 years ago as a small family band – a mother, three daughters, two brothers in-law, and a family friend.
After Mama’s death, the band fell apart for a while. Then in 2018, the girls attended a bluegrass workshop and met some friends there who eagerly joined in to recreate the band. The band now consists of three banjos, two guitars, a bass, a mandolin and a fiddle. Their repertoire consists of some bluegrass, some country and a lot of old gospel.
Unlike Mama and the girls, the guys could actually play instruments! With some help and encouragement, the girls chose instruments and began to play along. After a while, they were even able to sing and play at the same time. This band eventually produced a tolerable sound and performed often all over the state of Georgia.
