The Now and Then Band Country from a Grassy Rise

Standing by the Bedside of a Neighbor 2:28
How’s the World Treating You? 3:26
Let’s Turn Back The Clock 2:15
I Still Miss Someone 3:27
Hey Good Lookin’ 2:33
Tumbling Tumbleweeds 3:14
If That’s The Way You Want It 2:54
Big Bouquet of Roses 3:36
I Don’t Believe You’ve Met My Baby 2:16
Your Cheatin’ Heart 3:32
Reveille 4:02

Sheri Stombaugh (Peterson) (Fiddle,Vocal)
Dick Hopperstad (Dobro, Banjo)
Dick Lee (Bass,Vocal)
Dan Fish (Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocal)
A country string band with classic repertoire, polished
harmonies and bluegrass-flavored stylings.

Visit our web site at http//www.nowandthencountry.com

A big thanks to all our friends and fans for encouraging us to produce our first CD. It would be proper to recognize the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-time Music Association (MBOTMA) for all they do for emerging bands. They provide great listeners, competent critics, jams and plenty of stages to sharpen your playing abilities.When I look back, I see a switch from playing the 100% Honky Tonk Country we performed in the past, to adding a complement of Bluegrass-influenced selections and rich harmonies. I must say the MBOTMA group has influenced us greatly.

I also want to thank our spouses, Randy from GilderSound for helping us achieve the “string band sound” we wanted, our sponsor “Radio City Inc.” as well as Sharon Sudman for her voice couching, personal encouragement, and layout talents.

— Dan Fish, The Now and Then Band founder

THE NOW AND THEN BAND was founded by Dan Fish in 2002. The primary music performed by the acoustic string band is down-home country. Content in the early years was based on the many songs of Hank Williams, Sr., as well as (others of that period) those who influenced him. The band has slowly added players who each bring their unique musical styles to songs of those early great country acoustic performers.They favor the music of early crossover artists and the pre-Nashville sound.

The Now and Then Band add a fresh quality to musical renditions, from classic to current country music.

The repertoire includes classic cowboy, Carter/Cash songs, Louvin Brothers, Hank Snow train songs and Bluegrass selections that match the band’s style.The growing playlist exceeds 100 well-polished songs and they work hard doing what they enjoy — entertaining.

Harmonies provided by Sheri Stombaugh (Peterson) (fiddle/vocals) and Dick Lee (bass/vocals) add beauty and depth to Dan’s vocals.

The instrumental support of Dick Hopperstad (dobro/banjo/vocal), as well as individual vocals by Dick L. and Sheri make this a very wellrounded band indeed.

Since their band debut at the MBOTMA Winter Bluegrass event in March 2003, they have been busy bringing their musical offerings to many groups.We look forward to seeing you at your musical venue soon.