LOCKPORT DRIFTERS

Friday, August 12, 2011

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Triangle Park 

Lockport Drifters is named for their favorite hangout on the west branch of the Susquehanna River. The Lockport Drifters is a four member acoustic string band that plays a variety of musical styles from traditional bluegrass and old timey favorites to classic rock, country, folk, and gospel standards.  Best known for their strong vocals and harmony, relaxed performance style and reverence for fun, the group also adds unique arrangements and instrumentals to their traditionally spirited music.

 Formed in 2001, the band has many years of combined experience playing for diverse audiences in a variety if venues throughout central Pennsylvania.  Phil Reeder. A popular local talent and artists has been playing the area since the late 60’s.  He is currently a member of several area bands and is equally will known for his solo performances.  Dale Haines is a popular area guitar player known for his raucous vocals and humorous interaction with an audience.  He and Reeder were former members of the Last Complete Show, a popular and award winning traditional bluegrass band with both TV and radio credits that toured PA and New York throughout the 1980’s and early 90’s.  Playing at the same time and in many of the same spots Lucy McLaughlin plated mandolin for Buckdancer’s Choice Time String Band, who specializes in traditional “Old Timey” Appalachian and Irish fiddle tunes, traditionally dance, and story telling.  Member Phil Ponish has made the rounds playing bass and guitar in several popular area bands, past and present, performing classic and contemporary rock and country, southern rock, jazz, and swing.  His Dobro (resophonic guitar) and old time country voice gave the band a distinctive sound.