Eddie Gill & the Grassmasters

Eddie Gill plays rhythm guitar and sings lead, tenor, & high lead vocals. Eddie grew up in the South Boston and Chase City areas of Virginia. Eddie started playing and singing at the age of 20. Eddie and his father Hermon Gill started the Grassmasters in 1993. Eddie is a 4th generation musician. Eddie's great grandfather, grandfather, and father all play banjo. Eddie has performed on stage with bands such as the Misty Valley Boys, In The Tradition, and many other local groups. Eddie loves pickin and grinning with friends whenever he gets a chance.

Steve Worley plays bass and sings some lead. Steve grew up in the Altavista and Lynchburg areas of Virginia. Steve started playing music at the early age of 14 with family members. Steve has played with several local bands over his career. Steve has been a member of the Grassmasters for 11 years. Steve has recorded on all of the Grassmasters projects. Steve enjoys pickin with friends at festivals and music events.

Jeremy Stephens plays mandolin and sings harmony. Born and raised in Danville, VA, Jeremy began playing fiddle and banjo at age 5 and later picked up the mandolin and guitar. His primary influences in music and Don Reno & Red Smiley, and his favorite mandolin player is Smiley Hobbs. Jeremy also performs regularly with Shallow Creek, the New North Carolina Ramblers, and the Watauga Mountain Boys.