Neil Coey

In the studio .. he plays guitar, Bass, Sings Lead & Harmony Vocals.......He writes some awesome songs

I remember as a youngster, visiting my aunts and uncles homes and later in the evenings they would get out instruments and play old country and bluegrass tunes.  I soon developed a desire to learn to play and sing.  My first guitar was an old acoustic I borrowed from my aunt.  Every Saturday night I fell asleep listening to the Grand Ole Opry playing on dad’s radio.  I started writing my first songs at age 15.  Though drifting away from traditional music for a few years and dabbling in some country, gospel, and yes, even a little rock, I finally came back around to the bluegrass old- time country sound.  But this wasn’t until the late 80’s, while my time was consumed following my kids through their school sports years.  As we started to get back into playing, I also started to write songs again, which is my true passion over singing.  I enjoy performing for an audience, but I really love when I can see people get touched by the stories the songs tell, and you know that a certain phrase hit them right in the heart, and they relate to it… that makes it all worth it!

Tommy Coey

On Stage at New Beginnings.... He  Plays Banjo, Mandolin, Lead & Harmony Vocals......The comedian of the group

Tommy is Neil's little brother, even though he forgets to claim him.  He hasn't turned in his bio yet so I am going to tell you a little about him.  I don't really know who inspired him to play the banjo.  He probably was inspired by his big brother.  He probably picked the banjo because they didn't need another guitar.  I know they played a lot of churches when they were young.  I really don't know when he became the jokester of the band.  He keeps them guessing what he's going to do next. 

Dave Morrison

At New Beginnings.... 

He Plays  Dobro, Sings Lead & Harmony Vocals!  

Dave is the quiet one of the bunch...... Dave is one of those people who can play anything.  He does a lot of  studio work for  his brother in-law a Hitmaker studio.  He's  a great guy and we really love the Dobro in the band.  He also adds a great bass harmony to round out the band...Every now & then we get him to sing lead. You can find him at  Bahner's auto parts store in Wheelersburg, Ohio, when he's not playing music....

Mike Sheppard

THE NEW GUY At Grandma's Alpine Homestead, 

He Plays Bass, Guitar, Lead & Harmony Vocals

He also writes some awesome songs!

Mike is from Parkersburg, WV.  He has been playing music for about 15 years.  His first instrument of choice is the guitar, but since recently joining Blackwater Run he has taken on the upright bass duties.  Mike was influenced on the guitar by the likes of  Tommy Emmanuell, John Carlini, Tim Stafford, and Tony Rice.  That's a pretty impressive group of mentors! Some of Mike's favorite groups are LRB, Doyle Lawson, Blue Highway, and Blue Moon Rising.  Mike is grateful for the love and support he receives from his family and friends for his musical endeavors.  He would like to thank God for the gift of music, and for the talents of all musicians who inspired him.  

We would like to welcome Mike and  feel he will be a great addition to the group.  He will be adding tenor and baritone vocals to Blackwater Run's sound, but he is also a great lead singer in his own right, and we intend on making sure he does his share!

Mike has been writing some really great songs! what a  pleasant surprise. He has 4 songs on our new CD "Greener Pastures!" Check them out! We are really excited!