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The Courtney Hollow Band met while attending the local bluegrass
jam sessions and festivals held regularly throughout Central Virginia and all share a love of bluegrass music traditions. The band consists of Bill Collins (guitar, lead and baritone vocals), Troy Gooding
(mandolin, tenor and lead vocals), Tom Hogge (banjo, lead and baritone vocals), and James Hyler (upright bass).
When the band first formed, they would often practice at Bill’s house in beautiful Courtney Hollow just outside
of Madison, VA.
They have achieved quick success and local support,
playing at local clubs, benefit shows, and outdoor events. The band has a hard driving, traditional bluegrass sound
with excellent instrumentation and fine vocal harmonies. And they still rehearse in the shadows of the Blue Ridge
mountains in Courtney Hollow every week, which is a real inspiration.
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| Bill Collins - Guitar, Vocals |
Mandolin player, tenor and lead singer Troy Gooding is also a resident of Madison,
VA. Troy started playing bluegrass in the mid 70's. He came back to bluegrass music after being away for 10 years, although after hearing him play, you
wouldn’t know he had missed a day. Like Bill, Troy also enjoys playing
old-time music. Troy’s clean picking style and high tenor add a new dimension
to Courtney Hollow’s music.
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| Tom Hogge - Banjo, Vocals |
Bass player James Hyler is originally from Patrick Springs, in gorgeous southwest
Virginia, but now resides in Rixeyville, outside of Culpeper, VA. During the
80's James was the host of a popular, bluegrass radio show. James has been a devoted fan of bluegrass music for
many years. Playing bass in a working bluegrass band is a dream-come-true for James, and he does a fine job, too!
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| CHB Performing at Rex Theater, Galax, VA |
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| The Courtney Hollow Bluegrass Band |
Guitar player, lead and baritone singer Bill Collins is originally from Michigan, but has been a Virginian since 1981. Bill lives at Courtney Hollow, near Madison VA. He enjoys playing bluegrass,
old-time and traditional, Irish music, and has a particular appreciation for the Celtic roots of bluegrass music, as well
as preserving its story-telling traditions. Bill’s solid rhythm and smooth
vocals are the foundation for Courtney Hollow.
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| Troy Gooding - Mandolin, Vocals |
Banjo player, lead and baritone singer Tom Hogge is originally from Gloucester
County, VA, near the Chesapeake Bay. He now lives on the beautiful South River
in the shadows of Shenandoah National Park in Greene County, VA. Tom’s singing and hard-driving banjo playing
are integral to the unique Courtney Hollow sound.
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| James Hyler - Upright Bass |
Courtney Hollow is an exciting, traditional bluegrass band. They rehearse and perform in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and they are preserving the wonderful
bluegrass traditions born in those mountains.
The band is available for festivals, fairs, club
performances and private parties. You can contact us by email at this link:
Contact Us
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