Bands and Performers

Low Profile Band

John Donaldson - Guitar - Lead and tenor vocals: Born and raised in Maryland, John is a founding member of Low Profile, John is well known throughout the bluegrass community for his fine baritone lead vocals. He has played and sung for such well-known musicians as Frank Necessary and Al Jones (Monroe) along with the Five Talents. John brings over 30 years experience to the group. John's lead singing along with JB's tenor harmony excite crowds wherever they go; a great duo!

J. B. Elliott - Guitar - Lead and tenor vocals: Born and raised in Tennessee; can you say much more about a bluegrass and gospel background. JB started his musical career at an early age by singing in his family gospel quartet. After graduating from high school JB moved to Virginia and formed his own gospel quartet, the "Proclaimers." JB is also a founding member of Low Profile and brings 42 years experience to the group. You will find JB's tenor harmonies unbeatable and spine chilling to all listeners.

Pete Smith -- Dobro: Mentored by Gosh Graves Pete comes with a tradition of Bluegrass Music in his blood and his ability shows right from the start. As a founding member of Low Profile, Pete brought 30 years experience to the group. His experience includes two years with world famous Charlie Moore and 15 years with Chief Powhatan. His accomplishments include Dobro player and assistant producer for fourteen recording projects. Pete is one of the best, if not the best, traditional Dobro player in bluegrass music today! Audiences everywhere are thrilled and marvel at his fine Dobro playing.

Steve Waddell - Banjo: Steve is the newest member of Low Profile but he is in no way new to bluegrass music. Steve brings 29 years experience with him playing for several local bands before joining Low Profile. Steve and Pete grew up together in central Virginia and both learned to play on Steves old guitar. Amazingly they never played in the same band until now. Youre really going to enjoy their instrumentation and how well they complement each other. They are crowd pleasers no matter where they go.

Rich Bohr - Bass: An Appalachian Mountain boy from Pennsylvania, Rich provides a full bottom line sound with his rock solid bass playing. Rich brings experience from bluegrass bands such as New Dominion Bluegrass and Highway 99. His skill set can only be derived from many years on the road playing in front of various bluegrass audiences. Rich is a respected player who supports Bluegrass music at all levels. "Bluegrass Music must be played," are words to live by for Rich, and you will hear that in his fine bass playing.

Performing Area: Virginia
This is the general performing area of this band.
They may perform in other areas as well.