Biography
The Walker Family aka ‘The RedHead Express’ are equally at home playing straight forward bluegrass as they are playing their own unique renditions of old timey and gospel . This wholesome family showcases their four young daughters’ beautiful harmonies, original songs, and increasing musical maturity while mom and dad add vocal depth, backup, and guidance to the ensemble. Three talented young boys at the end round out the family band. Audiences are wowed by the energy, maturity and skill level of this young family. It’s fun to watch instruments change hands, leads take turns, and just watching a family interact on stage is a rich, rewarding experience. The Walkers are doing what they love….together.
THEIR JOURNEY BEGAN in the fall of 2006. where they were first introduced to the world of bluegrass by their teacher and mentor, Jason Norris, of Bearfoot Band. With the help of Voice Coach/Producer, Kathy Chiavola, the Walkers have rapidly excelled and become a polished, professional bluegrass band. After spending about a year playing all over Alaska, the family unanimously agreed to rent out their new dream home for a bigger dream of following their love of music. They sold all their belongings, bought an RV, and headed south. Alaska is still home, but they yearn to learn and grow and share their music.
THEIR FIRST TOUR out during 2007/2008 was focused mostly on the south, where the heart of bluegrass is, with overwhelming success. They enjoyed showcasing in Virginia at Floyd’s Country Store and the Carter Family Museum; Leanna Bluegrass in Nashville; The Palatka Florida Bluegrass Festival; the historic John C. Campbell Folk School; Country Roots Radio Show for WCQS in Asheville, North Carolina; and countless Opry Houses for bluegrass organizations in Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Texas. The band also spent two months in Nashville, studying with Kathy Chiavola. Kathy also produced their latest Demo CD, which is the beginning of a new full length CD to be released Winter 2008. Expect to hear several new originals written by Kendra, the eldest daughter. They now play in Branson at the Circle B Theater.
REDHEAD EXPRESS is excited to share their love of music and family! They can tailor their show to your needs, playing traditional bluegrass, old timey, gospel, or a variety show. In the right venue, they’ll even get out on the floor and flat foot with the crowd! The Walker family is committed to sharing their love of traditional Appalachian and bluegrass music with children. They are members of IBMA and support the Bluegrass in the Schools program through their own workshops for children.
Come and see RedHead Express in Branson at the Circle B Theater, or check out our road schedule on our website: www.redheadexpress.com .
Instrumentation
Brett-vocals
Apryll-rhythm guitar, vocals
Kendra-vocals, lead guitar and fiddle
LaRae-banjo, fiddle, vocals
Alisa-mandolin, fiddle, vocals
Meghan-bass, vocals
Sean- fiddle and vocals
Joseph- fiddle and vocals
Ammon- bass and vocals
Discography
Alaska Grass is our first recording from 2007. You can listen to a few samples at www.redheadexpress.com . Our new CD, 'To See You Smile', came out December 2008, with three originals by 19 year old Kendra.
Links
| http://www.redheadexpress.com |