The Old Country Band

When you invite The Old Country Band to your event, you can expect fun, humor, and some country music history thrown in for good measure. Dancing, whooping and hollering are strongly encouraged!
While our focus is on "old school" country and western (Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, etc.) we do venture into the magical worlds of country-inspired genres like country-rock, rockabilly, and even jam band material (Grateful Dead, anyone?) when desired.
We're open to throwing in a request or two, but be forewarned - you may find yourself in a conversation about the history of this music that may lead to unexpected, but always worthwhile areas!
What are you waiting for? Give us a call and find out for yourself! We've got our boots and hats at the ready, prepared to saddle up at a moment's notice!

Formed in late 2024, the members of the band bring a diverse range of musical experiences and accomplishments in expressing their shared respect and love for the classic sounds of Western Swing, cowboy songs, and country standards from the 1940s-1970s. Their collective backgrounds include decades of experience in musical settings focused on a wide range of musical genres beyond country and western, including pop, folk, rock, punk, new wave, electronica, Celtic, Broadway, jazz, and musical theater.

The Old Country Band is:
Amy Bedard: fiddle, guitar, vocals
Chris Charyk: band leader, guitar, vocals
Bob Coletta: bass, vocal director
Joe Mirra: drums, vocals
Jim Wishart: pedal steel guitar, guitar, vocals