Narrow Road
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We've been playing in churches, revivals, and festivals since about 1997.  We love
to sing about and praise Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior!! Mat. 7:13-14

Band Members (click on name to email / click on picture to learn more about each person)
picture of randy Randy Carpenter - Guitar
Randy plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals when he's not making automobiles for Toyota. He's responsible for most of the original Gospel songs the group performs.  You'll see his name by many of the songs on our CDs.  From time to time, we get Randy to fill in on bass so John can play guitar and sing. 
picture of bob Bob Frederick - Banjo
Bob is Chair of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University, plays banjo, and sings harmonies and an occasional lead.  His daughter, Tessa, played fiddle on our first CD when she was 9, but at age 19 is more likely to be seen at her Violinium web site!  She's playing fiddle on "Listen to the Word of God" on our latest I Thank God Everyday CD.
picture of robert Robert Linville - Dobro
Robert, plays dobro, is a factory engineer in Jackson County, umpires softball, teaches karate, sings baritone, and does most of the talking for the band when we're on stage. He does some talking for the Gideons too from time to time.  Email Robert if you want to invite Narrow Road to perform at your event.
picture of james James Shoopman - Mandolin
James adjusts insurance claims, plays guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals with Narrow Road, and has coached middle school soccer for over 12 years. He's written some lyrics too. And he's been known to play both guitar and mandolin from time to time, but not at the same time.
picture of john John Utley - Bass
John, a retired chef, plays and sings bass. He's been inspired to write a song or two that the band now performs. One is on our newest I Thank God Everyday CD!  When he's singing his own songs, John plays guitar.  When he's not playing with the band, he's been known to play piano, and quite well we might add.
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