The native tallgrass that grows on the prairies of Kansas is also the name taken by a group of musicians from those same prairies. They have combined Western, Bluegrass, Gospel, Rock, and humor to create a blend of unique acoustic music. Their fine western harmonies and bluegrass musicianship teamed with cowboy poetry will surprise and entertain all.

"We love to play and sing. We enjoy people and sharing our music with them. We hope to make you smile and laugh as we share old memories and new ones to come."

Bluestem was the house band for "The Good Time Radio Review" a live radio show on National Public Radio for many years. They have also performed at music festivals throughout the midwest, and given concerts for the past thirty years. They have performed fifteen of the last twenty two years at the Walnut Valley Festival at Winfield, Kansas. They are long time members of the Kansas Touring Arts program, The Kansas Bluegrass Association.

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Band members:

Keith Alberding, sings so high at times only dogs and other banjo players can hear. He's always thinking about banjo things. We don't ask. Plays banjo, guitar, and sings tenor.

Jim Rood, his fiddle playing usually makes women move away, old men spit and little children cry. Plays fiddle, guitar, and sings baritone and tenor.

Rick Marshall, spends most of his time with his horse. His horse has been complaining and wants us out on the road more. Plays guitar, and sings baritone and tenor.

Marvin Pine, is older than most anybody and remembers first hand the great cattle drives of the late 1870s. He is still not welcome in Abeline. Plays bass, spurs, and recites cowboy poetry.

Woody the wonder bass
The real star of the show, holds Marvin up.
"We hope to see you down the trail for some tunes and some laughs."

For booking information call:
Marvin Pine at 785-841-8430
or Email: mpine@sunflower.com