2008 CAMMIES AWARD WINNER PEOPLE'S CHOICE FAVORITE BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY BAND
Mossy Creek, from Chico, California, was formed in July, 2003. The band’s three and four part harmonies and arrangements are the cornerstone of its appeal.
Mossy Creek is centered on the vocal talents of Erin Haley. Erin’s performances in local theater and her educational background at New York City’s American Music and Dramatic Academy brought her to the attention of local musicians.
Kim Gimbal, Dean Mott and Pat Haley have played in area bands for many years and are versatile musicians and vocalists. They collaborate on the band’s song selections and arrangements and write the original songs performed by Mossy Creek.
Kim, who plays mandolin and bass, adds delightful baritone vocals to the group’s harmonies.
Dean Mott plays guitar and dobro. His melodic tenor voice adds dimension to the band. Pat Haley, who plays banjo, guitar and dobro, is the agent provocateur for the group. He is also credited with being the modest father of Erin, and enjoys showcasing her vocal talents.
Christine Hogan, a former top junior fiddler in the country, loves to play fast fiddle tunes, but she can make her instrument sing with the ballads as well.
Matt Christensen adds depth to the Mossy Creek sound with his stand- up bass. Mossy Creek likes to say that the addition of world-class harmonica player Bob Littell in October, 2006 has "made the band complete!"
The band's stage presence, humor and musical talents garner rave reviews for Mossy Creek.