Potluck Home Page

Sure hope you're looking for us. If so....

YOU FOUND US!!

If not...Don't leave just yet!...Take a minute to listen...

Here's our banjo player Kyle along with Bob,

our bass player (& Kyle's cat), all three

---->"BREAKIN' IT DOWN!"

Traditional (Chase music from "Bonnie & Clyde" film)

Here's a song about Ramblin' Bob by Jim:

---->IN THE JAILHOUSE NOW

Written By: Jimmy Rodgers (The Yodelin' Brakeman)

(Featured in the film, "Oh Brother Where Art Thou")

(These and other songs on our website are from a band practice - although poor quality recording, we hope you can get the flavor of our music)

We are

THE POTLUCK RAMBLERS

JIM COWLES KYLE ELLISON BARBARA FRIEDLAND BOB BUSH

(“Coles”), Guitar & Vocals Banjo & vocals Mandolin, Guitar & Vocals Bass

Potluck is based in Louisville, Ky.

Performances are with, or without audio,

Rates are increased nominally with an audio system.

Read on and find more about us

Picture courtesy of Gary Scott

JIM was once with the “Riverfront Ramblers,” a Louisville and New Albany based folk group, known for doing mostly sixties folk; he played both a six & twelve string acoustic guitar with them. His tenor voice and overall range give him a unique style that allows him to sing both bluegrass, folk and even old time rock & roll; He is a retired Insurance Executive, finally doing the thing he loves most; Singing and playing!

Picture courtesy of Gary Scott

KYLE has played and is playing with several bands; he is an accomplished banjo player, practicing several hours each day. His unique style quickly makes him a crowd favorite. He is owner and operator of "Kentucky Spring," where he produces several unique products, all manufactured from various hardwoods. Perhaps his most famous product is his folding salad tongs*, which you are likely to find in many fine retail stores. Check it out at www.kentuckyspring.net

Picture courtesy of Gary Scott Bob & Virginia in Bob's 1958 Mercedes "Ponton"

BOB is an outstanding musician, with a keen ear. He plays several instruments, but his job with Potluck is to keep the rest of the band in time and in line. He’s a draftsman by profession, often working on projects from his home. You can add to Bob's talent, the art of woodworking - he is a fine craftsman, making cabinets and other fine wood products for the home. He's also an "old" Mercedes buff; he has a 1958 model in his garage.*

Picture courtesy of Gary Scott

BARB, the band’s newest member, plays mandolin and is a quick learner; she picked up on the Potluck band process in great fashion and the band has developed some great harmonies as a result (you can hear a few right here on this website -click above on "Listen to Potluck.") Barb is also a talented visual and graphic artist, currently working for her church, Thomas Jefferson Unitarian.

The original Ramblers met at a Potluck dinner, thus the name.

Why not check us out; it's just the kind of music your guests will enjoy.

Here's another little taste of our music...

LISTEN:

Jim singing about -->EARLY MORNIN' RAIN

Written By: Gordon Lightfoot

If you want to hear more, click on

LISTEN TO POTLUCK

or just tool around -

We've added songs from a recent practice

on most every page!

(Keep scrolling - you don't want to miss

the pictures of Kyle's cats, below)

^{OUR BAND PLAYS AT VARIOUS VENUES,}
^{INCLUDING GALLERIES, FESTIVALS, CHURCHES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS}
^{AND ANY PLACE WHERE FRIENDS GATHER FOR A GOOD TIME.}
For current/past performance information, click here:Gigs

^{WE LOVE “HOME CONCERTS,”}
^{WHERE WE LOVE MAKING GUESTS FEEL COMFORTABLE & ENTERTAINED!}
^{A LOT OF FOLKS LIKE TO SING ALONG,}
^SO WHEN^{WE SING A FAMILIAR SONG (AND WE CERTAINLY KNOW A LOT OF EM'),}
^{WE INVITE EVERYONE TO JOIN IN!}
_{If you want more info, click here:}_{Contact The Ramblers}
Pictures courtesy of Teresa Cowles

Potluck at the Trailstore
Louisville/Lyndon - Westport Road