Biography
Based in north central Ohio, The Clearfork Valley String Band plays truly American music for one reason: enjoyment! With members spanning three generations, the band performs traditional fiddle-based music with a purity that transcends trends and gimmicks. Much of this music was around before the Civil War and it continues to have a vitality all its own. While the band size may at times vary from three to five musicians (depending on whom is available), the result is always the same: energetic, heart-felt music that brings people together. The Clearfork Valley String Band
provides wholesome entertainment the entire family can enjoy - lively, acoustic music suitable for listening or dancing and for any event! Please call Bill Miller at (419) 883-3211 to schedule music for your date!
Instrumentation
J.R. Rhodebeck: fiddle
Bill Van Horn: clawhammer banjo, gourd banjo
Jeff Langworthy: guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass, percussion, banjo
Drew Clark: fiddle, mandolin, banjo
Mike Martin: guitar, bass, mandolin
Bill Miller: upright bass, resophonic tenor guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, drums
Discography
In addition to private parties and wedding receptions, past performance venues in Ohio include:
All Soles Columbus Contra Dance
Malabar Farm (Lucas)
Wolf Creek/Pine Run Grist Mill (Loudonville)
Bellville World's Fair
Ohio Chautauqua (OSU-Mansfield)
Chesterville Heritage Day
Denison University (Granville)
Ohio Gourd Show (Mt.Gilead)
Buckeye Ranch (Columbus)
Lexington Senior Center
Ohio Eastern Star (Mt. Vernon)
Knox County Bicentennial Birthday Party
Heritage Care (Shelby)
Morton One Room Schoolhouse (Shelby)
Knox County Republican Party
Homer Post Office 175th Anniversary
The North Market (Columbus)