UPLAND EXPRESS                                                                                                              CLEGHORN                                                                 
                    A Country, Rock, Rhythm and Bluegrass Experence                                                                            They Will Be Performing On Friday September 25, 2009 7:00p.m. For
 UPLAND EXPRESS began in 1974 as a bluegrass band.  Over the years, the group has won                                                                    The Tractor Show.
numerous awards, experienced several personnel changes and periods of dormancy, but through
 it all, there remains the tradition of quality music generated by its members.
The present incarnation of Upland boasts an eclectic song list, rendering the group a unique
reputation as a variety band, and reflects well the diverse musical talent and influence of its members.
Currently they Include:                                                                                         
Barry Collins – background vocals, banjo and bass. Barry has been a member of the band since its inception,
 and has a wall full of ribbons and awards for his banjo expertise.  He was named East Coast Banjo Picking
Champion in 1976, and Best Bluegrass Banjo in the 2005 competition in Galax  Va. Barry has also toured the
 United States and Europe with the McPeak  brothers.                                                  
Garry Collins – lead and background vocals, guitar and bass. Garry joined the band in the late 1970’s as the               *Appalachian Hoedowners Clogging Team Will Perform after the Parade
 lead vocalist and rhythm guitar. He had worked several years in country bands and as a soloist, and his solid                                                                  at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
stage presence and leadership has been indispensable to Upland.  Garry has performed in every version of the              *Also Performing will be: Joyful Noise Choir at 2:00 p.m. 
band since joining.                                                                                                                                                              *On Sunday, There will Be a Gospel Sing From 1-5:00p.m. 
Barry James - lead and background vocals, lead and rhythm guitar and bass. “BJ” began his musical career
as a soloist at the age of 16.  Three years later, he was offered his first job with the band by the Collins brothers. 
 That version of Upland lasted from 1982 until 1986. Since then BJ has worked with numerous country dance club bands.
Also an accomplished songwriter, BJ’s unique style translates easily from rock to country to bluegrass with equal   distinction.                                                                                              
Dara James –lead and background vocals, harmonica, guitar and keyboard. At the age of 16 BJ’s son Dara has been singing
 in church and in school chorus for several years. Though having joined the band only three years ago, he performs like a veteran. 
 His youthful energy and his penitent for “the blues”   has lent a refreshing new twist to Upland’s sound. 
As Dara progresses, we continue to see great things from this growing young talent!
UPLAND EXPRESS will be performing on Saturday September 26, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

            
More about the Appalachian Express Men’s Choir Since 1968, the Appalachian Express Chorus has been
entertaining audiences with the sounds of 4-part Barbershop harmony.  The men who comprise the Appalachian
Express come from all areas of the greater Tri-Cities, and their talents have allowed the Chorus to become one of
the most respected singing organizations in the region.  The Appalachian Express is part of the NE Tennessee
Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and has been directed by Tony Bowman since 1982.  The Chorus
entertains through annual shows, participation in FUNFEST, and performances for other civic groups and churches. 
Men of all ages are welcome to visit the Appalachian Express Chorus at it’s rehearsal location, Building 2002 at the
Indian Path Medical Complex in Kingsport, on Mondays at 7pm.  For information about performances or membership,
call the Harmony Hotline at 423-384-9992. They Will Be Performing at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.