We Are:

Paul Drews: Banjo/vocals: I was raised on a steady diet of Bach organ preludes. At some point I decided to chuck it all and become a banjo player, and have never looked back. With 2 Licks 2 Many, I aim to play lots of fairly dangerous bluegrass music. Going out on a limb musically, and then sawing it off and trying to make that work really gets the old blood pumping. Sure I make lots of mistakes - that's where the fun begins. If I start playing such safe music that I get it right every time then you can push me over and bury me because I've failed to notice that I'm dead.

Peyton Starr: Guitar/vocals: Music: Been there done it all rock/to 50's. Originally from Texas so C/W of course, but Bluegrass has had my heart and soul for many years. Bluegrass has an artful, acoustic style all its own. Some have said "its not what you play that counts, its what you don't play". As for me, I sure give it my all, continue to learn always, and strive for the best of show every time I play. This band has been in the making for some time, but now "is" and that excitement can be heard and felt by our listeners. 2 Licks 2 Many, I can assure you, knows more than just a few licks to get your attention.

Linda Shewchuk: Slap Bass/Vocals: I was raised on the prairies of Alberta listening to my family playing and singing Bluegrass and Old Time Music but never knew what it was until 7 years ago when my father left me his old banjo and I dared to try to play it.... I fell in love. At the same time, I moved to Portland and found an active Bluegrass community that accepted me with open arms. I was then introduced to the upright Bass, and I was hooked again. I love the sound and character of Bluegrass music and the people who play it.

Darrell Allison: Dobro/Vocals: After a lifetime, or two, of singing along with 78RPM records, 8-track and cassette tapes, and finally CD's, I became obsessed with playing a bluegrass instrument. I chose the blandest one - the Dobro of course! In 1990 I graduated from the Steeplegrass School of Music (Thanks Chick and Nadine!) In my leads, I aim for the thin line between tasteful & distasteful - never knowing which will surface. I like the stage humor of the 50's/60's, and try to bring some of that spirit to our shows. I hope you'll laugh with me, or at me, and certainly, proven over and over again, cry with me.

Glenn Denison: Mandolin/vocals: As far as I can remember, I started playing mandolin in the late 1970s, and achieved a degree of recognition performing Old Time fiddle tunes, and songs with the "Busted Gut String Band". After a lengthy period exploring the Zen of music without sound, I've returned to the mandolin, and now do my best to play something resembling bluegrass, which I love especially for the soulful harmonies, and desperately sad lyrics. My technique has been described as "upbeat", and "encouraging to beginning players".