East Hill Bluegrass

The East Hill Bluegrass band at the Acoustic Cafe, October 2011

The East Hill Bluegrass band at the Acoustic Cafe, June 2010

Band History

The East Hill Bluegrass Band joined the Eau Claire music scene in 2001, on the big front porch of a downtown neighborhood house. There, band rehearsals became impromptu concerts, as people stopped to hear them play. The band now plays around western Wisconsin, performing at clubs and festivals. East Hill has been the opening act for such nationally known groups as the James King Band. The East Hill Bluegrass Band combines two families into one tight sound. Max Winkels plays banjo and sings and brother Greg Winkels plays the guitar. Bob Bruce plays the mandolin and provides lead vocals. Mary Bruce provides rhythmic drive on the bass and sings high harmonies.

Genre

Bluegrass

Hometown

Eau Claire Wisconsin

Contact

Members

Max Winkels -- Banjo, vocals
Greg Winkels -- Guitar
Bob Bruce -- Mandolin, lead vocals
Mary Bruce -- Upright bass

Former Members

Discography

Influences

Awards

Press

http://volumeone.org/articles/article/1509/Grass_on_the_Chippewa

Freak & Geek Reviews

http://www.freaksandgeeks.org/bands-reviewed/242-rock-n-blues-two-nights-of-grand-opening-at-the-snout-saloon
http://www.freaksandgeeks.org/bands-reviewed/291-east-hill-bluegrass-band-at-acoustic-cafe

Web Sites

http://www.myspace.com/easthillbluegrass
http://www.reverbnation.com/easthillbluegrassband