Bands and Performers
The Wilders

Ike Sheldon- guitar, lead vocals
Betse Ellis-fiddle,tenor guitar, lead and backing vocals
Phil Wade- mandolin, dobro, banjo, backing vocals
Nate Gawron- dog house bass, backing vocals
Performing Area: Midwest
This is the general performing area of this band.
They may perform in other areas as well.
The Wilders play music from country music's golden era. Mixing old time fiddle tunes with early honkytonk favorites, the band's high energy show has thrilled audiences for the past 3 years. The band finished in the top 3 in the old time band competition in Avoca, Iowa in 1998 In October, they received a warm reception at SPBGMA's Showcase of Bands in Richmond Indiana. The band is currently booking for the Spring 2000 season.