tripp johnson
Tripp has been a music educator and performer in a wide variety of music styles for more than 30 years. He teaches mandolin, guitar, and banjo and directs the Appalachian Music Ensemble at the College of William and Mary. He won 1st place in the Highland County old-time mandolin contest, and placed 4th in the Grayson County bluegrass/old-time mandolin contest.
jenny johnson
Jenny plays guitar and banjo in the band. Both instruments have long been revered in American musical history for their distinctive sounds and rich traditions. While her guitar playing is the glue that holds the Ramblers' sound together, her banjo adds joyful notes to their music. In addition, her singing has been described as "a clear mountain stream."
Chelyen Davis
Born and raised in Southwest Virginia, Chelyen influences the band with haunting melodies of mountain ballads and the lively reels of the Appalachian dances. Her fiddling and soulful singing evoke deep emotions and connects audiences to the essence of folk music.
Chris Rea
With his roots in Patrick County and Danville, Virginia, Chris provides a deep and resonant foundation to our sound. Chris adds a rhythmic drive that keeps the music moving forward while also complementing the melodies of mandolin, fiddle, and banjo. He brings a sense of completeness to the sound, creating a full and well-rounded listening experience that transports audiences to a bygone era filled with joyous, foot-stomping tunes.