Rachel Wearsch & The Beatnik Playboys

Rachel Wearsch-- is an experienced singer,multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She has been playing and studying music for over 25 years. She holds a master in music education with a classical piano/choral emphases. Rachel has performed professionally since the age of 12. She has opened for many top artists including Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Loretta Lynn, Ray Stevens, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Vern Gosdin, Clint Black , Alan Jackson, Aaron Tippin, Bill Monroe, Little Jimmy Dickens, Southern Pacific, Ricky Scaggs and The Judds. STEVE DOWNEY-- is a talented multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He has played music professionally for many years. Steve was the co-founder of the original "Immortal Porpoises" (1976-78). He has also played and traveled with "Mimi Hart &The Bobcats" (1984-86) and Alex Bevan (1979-82). Others include "The Ordinairs" (1996-97), "The Smithtones" (1989), "Sensational Dreams" (1982-83) and "Good Company" (1975). BILL WATSON-- has had an extensive and successful career out of performing music for many years. Currently, you can also find Bill playing with "The Numbers Band" (since 1990), "Hillbilly Idol" (since 1990), "Alex Bevan" (since 1988) and "Clearfork" (since 1990). Some of you may remember seeing Bill perform with "The Damn Band" (1991), "Reckless Abandon" (1987), "Mimi Hart & The Bopkats" (1984-86), "Deadly Ernest & The Honky Tonk Heroes" (1981-84), "Gopher Broke Swing Band" (1977-1981), "Smackinrrouge" and "Better 'n Bacon Band" (pre 1977). What started as a casual coffee shop combo has evolved into a wonderful, eclectic musical experience. Rachel, Bill and Steve pride themselves on the fact that they only play quality music.....music that they love. It is obvious when you see them perform live. Although, it is a rehearsed project, it is also an unpredictable one. Each member brings 25+ years of professional experience to the group which also makes it easy for them to perform unrehearsed music spontaneously or have guest musicians join them on stage.