Meet BVB

Rob Deegan

Vocals, Guitar, Percussion

The lone member of Irish descent brings his sense of joy, wonder and faith to the band. With Rob, the glass isn’t half full, it’s overflowing—usually with amber ale.


Chuck Jorgensen

Vocals, Guitar, Trombone

Yes, that’s right. . .trombone!  After something like 40 years, he dug it out and dusted it off for the album. We promised him he can play it again—in 40 years. His beer? Bitters at room temperature.


Dale Kilburg

Mouth Organ

Few people practice Dale’s old school mouth organ technique. Listen carefully and you’ll hear melody, harmony and drone happening simultaneously. His style is western, and his beer is lager.


Curt Lichter

Vocals, Bass Guitar, Percussion

This band has taken him away from his beloved drums, and his attempt at learning to play the bass guitar has resulted in serious hair loss. He is still able to enjoy his brown ale though.


Dan Caraway

Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin

When he’s not teaching classical guitar at college, he’s recording with Russian 7-string guitar quartets. His expertise has enabled us to flourish. When reminded, he’ll arrive carrying dark ale.


David Manning

Vocals, Flute, Recorders, Banjo and Autoharp

David was a perfect fit when we ventured to expand our repertoire and begin writing our own songs. David’s glass is usually half full with whatever beverage one’s willing to split. The glass has been known to be both half full and half empty during the equinox.


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