Brett Ridgeway
Brett plays (and teaches) the hammered dulcimer,
5-string banjo, clawhammer banjo, Appalachian dulcimer, acoustic guitar, strumstick, and a few other traditional instruments. He teaches on an almost daily basis, as well as conducts various workshops and group lessons. For more information on Brett or his lesson programs you can visit his personal sites below:
Serenity Ridgeway
Serenity is our fiddle player and vocalist and, at times, plays some of our other instruments. She also teaches fiddle, Appalachian dulcimer, beginner acoustic guitar, and keyboard.
Jim Vernon
Jim is not only our guitarist, but also an amazing vocalist and banjo player. His unique style of singing and playing brings an intricate and ? to the music we make.
Kathleen Lockhart
Kathleen is our designated "cheerleader" and marimbula player. She keeps us smiling...literally. She also performs on the Appalachian dulcimer as a soloist and with the group.
Guest Performers with Homestead Creek
Amanda Lipnichan
Amanda is both a guitar and banjo player but primarily is a (part-time) back-up and rhythm guitarist for the group. We enjoy having her as one of our guest performers and she is a lot of fun.
Adam Lipnichan
Adam plays guitar but for the group, is our marimbula player. We appreciate his willingness to jump in when needed and his "right on" rhythm.