The Buckarettes
The Buckarettes have been together since 1997 and have enjoyed regional success ever since they began. Their musicianship, harmonies and magnetic stage presence have stolen the hearts of delighted fans everywhere.
Katie Gill & D J Parker Harris are the original members of the group and they now have added to their entourage the virtuostic talents of Susan Clark, Amy Blackburn and Jared Putnam. Susan sings like an angel and plays the hell out her keyboard & accordian. She just landed three top awards in our own New Mexico equivalent to the Grammy Awards -- "Song of the Year", "Album of the Year" & "Best Production of the Year"!! We are so proud to have her with us. Our harmonies haven't sounded better!!! Our new "baby" Buckarette, Amy Blackburn plays the fiddle and sings and does a fantastic job at both. She is classically trained and has a big bluegrass & celtic background as well. She is a real boon for the Bucks both on & off stage. Jared Putnam is on that big ol' string bass, which is our essential sound. He is a former member of Syd Masters & the Swingriders (a regionally famous group in the Southwest and beyond) and is also enjoying rising success with his own band "Le Chat Lunatique" who's repertoire consists of French & 40's music as well as their own original material. We're so lucky to have him on board with us--he is an amazing player!
All in all it has been a great ride so far and we're looking forward to the future with great expectations!
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