Northwest Territory- Bluegrass Music
The Northwest Territory Bluegrass Band
...has been performing its own unique style of music since its first performance in 1989. That style is inclusive of not only bluegrass music but also country, folk, and gospel. Original material also abounds in the band’s repertoire. The band pride itself on a very fast paced and vibrant stage presence presented in a professional and entertaining manner.
The band has performed at venues from Canada to Florida and from New York to Illinois. They have played at a variety of venues including bluegrass festivals, summer concert series, arts centers, fairs, and private functions. They are comfortable on any stage and always play to please the audience.
This group of musicians has a harmony blend that is sure to please with a variety of duets, trios, quartet, and lead vocals. They approach each and every song differently which makes the song list distinct and varied. The choice of material is both traditional and modern and pleasing to a wide spectrum of audiences.
The Northwest Territory Bluegrass Band
...has been performing its own unique style of music since its first performance in 1989. That style is inclusive of not only bluegrass music but also country, folk, and gospel. Original material also abounds in the band’s repertoire. The band pride itself on a very fast paced and vibrant stage presence presented in a professional and entertaining manner.
The band has performed at venues from Canada to Florida and from New York to Illinois. They have played at a variety of venues including bluegrass festivals, summer concert series, arts centers, fairs, and private functions. They are comfortable on any stage and always play to please the audience.
This group of musicians has a harmony blend that is sure to please with a variety of duets, trios, quartet, and lead vocals. They approach each and every song differently which makes the song list distinct and varied. The choice of material is both traditional and modern and pleasing to a wide spectrum of audiences.
Mike Gorrell
Mike Gorrell is the founding member of the band and writes most of the band’s original material. He is the band’s manager, emcee, vocalist, and an accomplished guitarist and mandolin player. He was a ten-year member of the Whetstone Run Bluegrass Band and is also a successful county and bluegrass DJ.
Patsy Brookover
Patsy Brookover plays the bass, and sings lead, tenor, and high baritone. She has performed with The Brookover Brothers, The Sour Mash String Band, and twenty-years with Stoneycreek. She brings solid bass playing to the band and her vocal range helps Northwest Territory Bluegrass Band continue its tradition of providing a mixture of vocal arrangements.
Sam Brookover
Sam Brookover started his career playing fiddle with the Frontier Valley Boys and went on to play with the Front Porch Pickers, The Brookover Brothers, Wills Creek, and 20 years leading the WV based band Stoneycreek. His solid instrumental prowess and his extreme knowledge of bluegrass and country music adds greatly to the band’s performances. Sam plays the fiddle and mandolin, and sings lead and harmony vocals in the Northwest Territory Bluegrass Band.
Danny Murray
Danny Murray plays banjo in addition to lead and harmony vocals. His banjo style is heavily influenced by Earl Scruggs but with a modern twist. His band and recording credits include The Wriston Brothers, The Brookover Brothers, Copperfield Junction, The Grey Eagle Band, Surefire, Buck and Company, Union Valley, and The Gospel Strings.