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Diana Donnelly and The Yes Ma'ams have been entertaining Northern California audiences with their boisterous brand of bluegrass and vintage country music for years. This group likes to have fun, and they are always willing to take the occasional foray beyond traditional boundaries. A typical night with the band might include the music of Patsy Cline, Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers, and Bob Wills, with a little Chuck Berry thrown in for good measure. Shout out a request and see what happens! Low Resolution Band Photo - color, jpg, 72 dpi
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Diana Donnelly - Lead & Harmony Vocals / Rhythm Guitar Diana Donnelly is known for her wonderful classic country voice and warm and friendly stage personality. A founding member of the award-winning Sidesaddle, she has been singing those good old songs and laying down solid rhythm guitar in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. Diana was raised on the good music, singing songs taught to her by her mom and dad and learning harmonies while riding in the back of the family station wagon. The love of home, family and friends, sympathy for life's ups and downs, and overall joy in music comes out in every song she sings. Diana was voted Female Vocalist of the Year in 2008 and 2009 by the Northern California Bluegrass Society. |
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Kim Elking Kim Elking joins the Ma'ams with her rockin' lead vocals and mandolin playing. Kim and Diana have been singing together since the ol' Sidesaddle days, and their two voices intertwine sweetly and seamlessly. A bluegrass professional for nigh on 30 years, Kim plays her mandolin with wonderful Monroe-like attack, and leads the way with authority on many inventive original tunes. Kim was voted Mandolin Player of the Year in 2009 by the Northern California Bluegrass Society. |
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Mark Wardenburg Formerly with the Might Crows, Mark Wardenburg has been making the Bay Area bluegrass scene for several fun-filled years. Much sought-after for his lively fiddle approach, Mark is a wonderful addition to the Yes Ma'ams. |
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Rob Horgan Rob began playing five string banjo at the tender age of twelve, having been inspired by the likes of Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and Doug Dillard. Keep your ears open for his strong drive and playful banjo-backup. Rob has also added some mighty fine dobro playing to his musical arsenal, lending warmth to those good ol' vintage country numbers. |
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Louise Mintun Louise Mintun has been playing bluegrass and early country music in the Bay Area for almost 20 years, and brings a sweet tone to both lead and tenor vocals. Her bass playing, however, is anything but dainty, as the thumping drive of her string attack lays the groundwork for a jump-out-of-your-seat energetic sound. |
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