ABOUT THE STAGEROBBERS
 

Dan Dungan: String Bass, Vocals.  Dan was a founding member of the Bluegrass band, Windy Ridge, in California. He's played with The Rainwater Bluegrass Band, Sligo Rags, Brant Vogel, Stephen Rowe, The Ditty Bops, One Night Stan, The Scottish Fiddles of Los Angeles, and The Trailer Park Tornadoes. His current projects include Extreme Klezmer Makeover (http://www.extremeklezmermakeover.com) and The Cinema Girls (http://www.myspace.com/thecinemagirls). Dan has long been active in bringing good music and fun to bluegrass, traditional country, and acoustic music circles. Dan is a highly regarded bassist who can bring humor and fun to every performance.

 

Craig Thomas: Mandolin, Vocals. Craig is a founding member of the Rainwater Bluegrass Band that plays locally in the southern California area. He is also a first class luthier who makes wonderful custom F-5 style Arlen mandolins. His tasteful playing enhances the traditional sound of the Stagerobbers.

 

Rick Lyman: Banjo, Vocals. Rick has had a life long love of bluegrass and traditional music. When he's not working his day job, or spending time with his active family, he is out in the garage practicing late into the evenings on the 5-string banjo. He has played with the Rainwater Bluegrass Band and brings strong lead and harmony vocals to the group.
 

Brian Dressler: Fiddle, Vocals. Brian has been playing the violin for nearly 28 years. His love of music and natural ability to improvise on the violin has enabled Brian to play music ranging from classical to jazz and bluegrass.  Brian also has played solo for a number of weddings, religious services, and private events.  Brian studied Bluegrass fiddle with Richard Greene, who formerly played in the legendary Bill Monroe's band.  
 

Jeff Goldman: Guitar, VocalsJeff's love of playing guitar began when he was only 8 years old. Through the years he's performed and recorded professionally with many well known projects in L.A. - mostly in the pop/rock genre. His passion now is exploring traditional acoustic American music. A duck plucker by day, guitar plucker by night, Jeff is also a manufacturer of fine feather and down bedding products.

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