Who are they?!
Adrian Drost Sr.
..plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals.
Founding ‘father’ of the band, Adrian lives and
breaths classic bluegrass. When working in the
garage, satellite radio can be heard blasting over
the sound of the air tools. Adrian came by his love
for classic bluegrass naturally. As a child he
would ride along in the truck with his father and
listen to the country (real country back then) radio
stations and sing along. Later, in his early 20s,
Adrian bought his first guitar and taught himself to
play. All these years, Adrian had been staying
pretty close to home, but recently he decided to
head to the stage and studio. His heart felt and
passionate vocals convincingly convey his love of
classic bluegrass music.
Adrian Drost Jr.
...plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals.
Adrian Jr. (aka Bubby), followed in his father’s
footsteps at a very early age. History repeated
itself when he started riding in his dad’s truck.
Bubby would sing along with the radio, and by the
time he was 6 years old, he had already
memorized several Hank Williams tunes which he
would perform at the drop of a hat. His first guitar,
a gift from his dad, went to school with him and he
would even play for the kids on the bus. Bub is a
natural performer and his enthusiasm and energy
are infectious. His raw and powerful voice is part
of The Adrian’s signature sound.
Bill Thibideau
...plays banjo, fiddle and guitar with the band. He
sings some harmony vocals and an occasional
lead vocal when the mood strikes. He comes from
a family of professional musicians. His father,
Sam, was a founding member of Maine’s
Kennebec Valley Boys. Bill was a member of
Bluegrass Supply Company from 1985 to 1994.
He is best known for his zestful mandolin and
guitar playing styles as well as being able to adapt
to playing banjo and fiddle in order to keep his job
with the band
Nancy Merrill
...plays bass, sings lead and harmony vocals and
is a great song writer. Coming from a classical
music background, Nancy was exposed to
bluegrass at a picking party back in 1980. Since
then, she has played with several bands including
playing with Ken Brooks, Bill and “The Late” Bill
Smith in Bluegrass Supply Company. Nancy is
well Known for her impeccable timing, and great
enthusiasm for the music and The Adrians. She is
the one with the great smile.
Kevin Sproul
Kevin Sproul plays mandolin, guitar and sings
some vocals for “the Adrians”. Kevin is a past
member of the band Chairback Gap, and before
that – the Rare Birds. He is best known for his
driving rhythm, innovative flatpicking, and
knowledge of various musical styles. With this
knowledge, Kevin adds an element of variety and
individuality to the Adrians sound. He is a
carpenter/builder when not playing with the
Adrians..
..plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals.
Founding ‘father’ of the band, Adrian lives and
breaths classic bluegrass. When working in the
garage, satellite radio can be heard blasting over
the sound of the air tools. Adrian came by his love
for classic bluegrass naturally. As a child he
would ride along in the truck with his father and
listen to the country (real country back then) radio
stations and sing along. Later, in his early 20s,
Adrian bought his first guitar and taught himself to
play. All these years, Adrian had been staying
pretty close to home, but recently he decided to
head to the stage and studio. His heart felt and
passionate vocals convincingly convey his love of
classic bluegrass music.
Adrian Drost Jr.
...plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals.
Adrian Jr. (aka Bubby), followed in his father’s
footsteps at a very early age. History repeated
itself when he started riding in his dad’s truck.
Bubby would sing along with the radio, and by the
time he was 6 years old, he had already
memorized several Hank Williams tunes which he
would perform at the drop of a hat. His first guitar,
a gift from his dad, went to school with him and he
would even play for the kids on the bus. Bub is a
natural performer and his enthusiasm and energy
are infectious. His raw and powerful voice is part
of The Adrian’s signature sound.
Bill Thibideau
...plays banjo, fiddle and guitar with the band. He
sings some harmony vocals and an occasional
lead vocal when the mood strikes. He comes from
a family of professional musicians. His father,
Sam, was a founding member of Maine’s
Kennebec Valley Boys. Bill was a member of
Bluegrass Supply Company from 1985 to 1994.
He is best known for his zestful mandolin and
guitar playing styles as well as being able to adapt
to playing banjo and fiddle in order to keep his job
with the band
Nancy Merrill
...plays bass, sings lead and harmony vocals and
is a great song writer. Coming from a classical
music background, Nancy was exposed to
bluegrass at a picking party back in 1980. Since
then, she has played with several bands including
playing with Ken Brooks, Bill and “The Late” Bill
Smith in Bluegrass Supply Company. Nancy is
well Known for her impeccable timing, and great
enthusiasm for the music and The Adrians. She is
the one with the great smile.
Kevin Sproul
Kevin Sproul plays mandolin, guitar and sings
some vocals for “the Adrians”. Kevin is a past
member of the band Chairback Gap, and before
that – the Rare Birds. He is best known for his
driving rhythm, innovative flatpicking, and
knowledge of various musical styles. With this
knowledge, Kevin adds an element of variety and
individuality to the Adrians sound. He is a
carpenter/builder when not playing with the
Adrians..
The Adrians
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