Bitter Creek bluegrass band
Farewell show was Friday, February 12, 2010
Farewell show was Friday, February 12, 2010
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After over 24 years of performing together, Bitter Creek band has ended. Thanks to all of you who have supported us and encouraged us over the years, and a special thanks to The Avalon Theatre for hosting our final concert, and to all of those that attended!
The Bitter Creek bluegrass band was based on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, with members from the Easton, Denton, and Millington areas.
Band members were:
Dick Woodard - banjo, vocals, guitar
Lex Price - Bass, vocals
Ed Finkner - guitar, vocals
Jon Simmons - fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Former band member Toby Price - mandolin, vocals
Earlier this year Dick Woodard decided he was ready to retire from performing out, to enjoy some time with his wife Dottie, and to have some needed hand surgery (playing banjo can be hazardous to your health!). Knowing it would be very difficult to replace Dick, the rest of us decided to leave the memory of Bitter Creek intact and move on. Lex has also decided to retire, though he may be back on the scene now and again when the bug bites.
But don't despair... Eddie and Jon will continue on with former Bitter Creek member Toby Price, and Alan Breeding on banjo (who has filled in for Bitter Creek jobs occasionally and has played with Eddie and Toby for many years), and Jim Bienemann on bass fiddle, who has been in various groups with Jon for over 30 years. Shawn Smith may also fill in on bass on occasion, when circumstances permit. For more information on this new group "New and Used Bluegrass", contact Ed Finkner at (410) 820-7498 or visit us at
newandusedbluegrass.net (see links page).
The Bitter Creek bluegrass band was based on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, with members from the Easton, Denton, and Millington areas.
Band members were:
Dick Woodard - banjo, vocals, guitar
Lex Price - Bass, vocals
Ed Finkner - guitar, vocals
Jon Simmons - fiddle, mandolin, vocals
Former band member Toby Price - mandolin, vocals
Earlier this year Dick Woodard decided he was ready to retire from performing out, to enjoy some time with his wife Dottie, and to have some needed hand surgery (playing banjo can be hazardous to your health!). Knowing it would be very difficult to replace Dick, the rest of us decided to leave the memory of Bitter Creek intact and move on. Lex has also decided to retire, though he may be back on the scene now and again when the bug bites.
But don't despair... Eddie and Jon will continue on with former Bitter Creek member Toby Price, and Alan Breeding on banjo (who has filled in for Bitter Creek jobs occasionally and has played with Eddie and Toby for many years), and Jim Bienemann on bass fiddle, who has been in various groups with Jon for over 30 years. Shawn Smith may also fill in on bass on occasion, when circumstances permit. For more information on this new group "New and Used Bluegrass", contact Ed Finkner at (410) 820-7498 or visit us at
newandusedbluegrass.net (see links page).
