Nellie Holmes is a singer/ songwriter from Eastern Ontario. Her lovely voice, haunting lyrics and her energy is the driving force behind The Pie Plates. Many of the songs that The Pie Plates perform are written by Nellie. She has been playing in bands for the past 12 years but has sung and played guitar since her teens. Nellie has released one CD of original material - "Dancing in the Kitchen" and has released a CD with The Pie Plates - "Another Slice Please".
Rick Hare is a seasoned mandolin and guitar player. He has played music for over 20 years. Rick's attention to detail and his dedication to rehearsing is evident in his performances. He is always willing to help out and is a real asset to The Pie Plates. Rick is happy to be a part of The Pie Plates and during the summers he will be found at the Bluegrass Festivals jamming with friends and helping to teach new mandolin players.
Gary Barr is a relative newcomer to bluegrass. Gary has enjoyed years of playing country electric bass and looks forward to contributing to The Pie Plates with "timing, tone and above all.....feel" with stand up bass. He is a talented artist and musician. Gary is also a very seasoned guitar player and enjoys singing and working on harmonies. He is a great fit with The Pie Plates and has an excellent work ethic.
Bernie Coville is a renowned musician who has had a lifetime of performing. He is a very skilled luthier and owner of Coville Guitars. He makes guitars and mandolins and recently built a beautiful dobro and a mandolin for Nellie. When Bernie isn't busy playing in his own band he sits in with The Pie Plates and is a wonderfully talented musician and a pleasure to share the stage with
Garry Greenland is an accomplished and highly respected bluegrass Teacher/Musician. For over 30 years he has performed and taught Scruggs style banjo, mandolin, guitar, and "band" classes. Garry has taught dozens of players who have gone on to be successful band members. The Pie Plates are honoured to have Garry share his extraordinary talents and are happy he will be playing banjo with us.
Rick Hare is a seasoned mandolin and guitar player. He has played music for over 20 years. Rick's attention to detail and his dedication to rehearsing is evident in his performances. He is always willing to help out and is a real asset to The Pie Plates. Rick is happy to be a part of The Pie Plates and during the summers he will be found at the Bluegrass Festivals jamming with friends and helping to teach new mandolin players.
Gary Barr is a relative newcomer to bluegrass. Gary has enjoyed years of playing country electric bass and looks forward to contributing to The Pie Plates with "timing, tone and above all.....feel" with stand up bass. He is a talented artist and musician. Gary is also a very seasoned guitar player and enjoys singing and working on harmonies. He is a great fit with The Pie Plates and has an excellent work ethic.
Bernie Coville is a renowned musician who has had a lifetime of performing. He is a very skilled luthier and owner of Coville Guitars. He makes guitars and mandolins and recently built a beautiful dobro and a mandolin for Nellie. When Bernie isn't busy playing in his own band he sits in with The Pie Plates and is a wonderfully talented musician and a pleasure to share the stage with
Garry Greenland is an accomplished and highly respected bluegrass Teacher/Musician. For over 30 years he has performed and taught Scruggs style banjo, mandolin, guitar, and "band" classes. Garry has taught dozens of players who have gone on to be successful band members. The Pie Plates are honoured to have Garry share his extraordinary talents and are happy he will be playing banjo with us.