Strasburg, Virginia's Five of A Kind was formed in 1980 out of a group of local
friends who were jamming behind the home of Winston and Martha Brill. Since then the band has played extensively
throughout the Northern Shenandoah Valley at private events, clubs, firemen's carnivals and yard parties. The band has
recorded a number of cassette projects and since 2000 have recorded 3 CDs, "Best Hand", "New Addition" and "Royal Flush".
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Current band members: Jimmy Drummond (guitar),
Norman Racey (bass), Terry Barbin (banjo/dobro), Bill Foster (mandolin/guitar), Tom Knowles (fiddle).
Other persons who have played in the band include Doug Arthur, Charlie Nicholson, Richard Kleese,
Vince Poling, Bill Poffenberger, Joe Passolano and Gene Stokes (who retired in November 2007).
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Jimmy Drummond
Jimmy Drummond is the band's guitarist, MC, and lead vocalist. Jimmy co-founded the band in 1980 and is the
remaining original member. Jimmy is a big fan of the music of the Country Gentlemen. Jimmy is native of Strasburg, VA.
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Norman Racey
Norman Racey is the band's bassist and bass vocalist. Norman has been with the band since 1988. Norman played
electric bass in Country bands before joining Five of a Kind. Norman is native of Strasburg, VA.
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Terry Barbin
Terry Barbin plays banjo and dobro and sings lead and harmony vocals. Terry is originally from Louisiana and was
a member of "Louisiana Grass". Terry has been with the band since 2004. Terry lives in Winchester, VA.
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Bill Foster
Bill Foster plays mandolin, guitar and sings lead and harmony vocals. Before joining Five of a Kind in 2006, he was a
member of Florida's "Swinging Bridge". Bill is also a contributing writer to Bluegrass Unlimited magazine and is producer/host
for "Foster's Corner" bluegrass radio program on WAMU's Bluegrass Country. Bill lives in Strasburg, VA.
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Tom Knowles
Tom Knowles plays fiddle and sings lead and harmony vocals. For many years Tom was the leader of the Washington DC
area band "Appalachian Reign". Tom joined the band in August 2008. Tom lives in Strasburg, VA.
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