ABOUT
Pastense is a five piece band with Steve LaForge on Banjo, Joe McElroy on Guitar, Lead Vocals and Mando, Jolleen Thorpe on Lead Vocals, Mandoline and Guitar, Diane Gillenwater, FIddle, and Don Anderson on Upright Bass. They have played together for over 10 years in this area in all types of venues. They play a mix of Contemporary Bluegrass, Swing, Traditional Tunes and Original Material. Both Joe and Jolleen were first place winners in the Winfield Songwriting Contest in 2012.
- Screen name:
- diane498252
- Member since:
- Oct 18 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Mornings
Influences
Allison Kraus, Sam Bush, Blue Highway, Hot Club of Cowtown, Earl Scruggs, Steep Canyon Rangers,
EQUIPMENT
Acooustic Guitar, Fiddle, Banjo, Mando and Upright Bass
CALENDAR
Past Events
Pastense will play from 7:30 till 10:30 pm at the Classic Bean in Topeka KS. Located on the West side of the Fairlawn Plaza shopping center at 21st and Fairlawn. Come early for good seating. Contact 785-249-8830 for more information.
