About Walt Crider and The Old Time Way

         We are a 4 piece (sometimes 5) band playing bluegrass, old time country and gospel music just as the name implies. We play all acoustic instruments, with or without a sound system. Our goal is to provide the best show possible for whatever the occasion.  We play for bluegrass festivals and shows, carnivals, campgrounds, street fairs, church services and outings and private parties. We have been established for 12 years playing in south central Pennsylvania and Maryland. Be assured we can satisfy your requirements for top notch entertainment.

         Walt Crider (Dover, Pa) leads the band playing rhythm guitar, singing lead, tenor and baritone. Walt was raised in a musically oriented family, learning to play instruments and singing from his father, aunts, uncles and cousins. He has played in various bands in Pennsylvania over the years. He has made several recordings; "Family Favorites" (out of print) and "Walt Sings Mac", a tribute to Mac Wiseman. He can often be found at a bluegrass festival leading a formal jam session set up by the festival promoter. He is currently (2009) president of the Seven Mountains Bluegrass Association.

        Deb Kauffmann (Glen Rock, Pa) sings lead and tenor as well as keeping time as the bass player in the group. She has had the honor of performing (tenor/rhythm guitar)with Rounder recording artists Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwarz at IBMA and other bluegrass festivals. Deb has been a member of the local all-female string band, Ladies in the Parlor. She also currently performs with mandolinist Henry Koretzky in the old-time duo Rootbound. Deb and Henry released the CD “Rootbound” in 2004.

         Jon Raemore (Harrisburg, Pa) handles the banjo playing requirements. He is a veteran musician starting in the 1960's with a variety of bands including "Grass Express". Jon sings baritone with the Old Time Way as well. Jon has a variety of banjos, old and new and is a big fan of Earl Scruggs. Jon knows banjos, just ask him!

         Neil Britton (Downingtown, Pa) plays the resonator (Dobro) guitar and sings lead. He plays the instrument with feeling, a sound many people love and ask for more. He has played with many groups over the years in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, including Ken Cox's gospel group "Sunnyside". Neil has had the good fortune to attend the very first organized bluegrass festival in Fincastle, Virginia in 1965.

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