GOAT HILL STRING BAND

J PATRICK REED

​Banjo/guitar player/lead vocalist, Patrick Reed, was born and raised in North Alabama where he was baptized into Bluegrass music at a young age. His influences include anything from the Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd to Coldplay and Bela Fleck. These inspirations have caused a determination to continually take things in a different direction musically. This self-taught musician studied Entertainment Media Production at the University of North Alabama and produces his own works as well: iTunes, CDBaby.

AARON PETERS

​Fiddle player/lead vocalist, Aaron Peters, is a seasoned bluegrass musician who learned his craft in Alabama’s Wiregrass region.  During his 30+ years of playing music, he has shared his talents with numerous musical groups, spanning genres including bluegrass, country, gospel, and rock.  A 5-time Old-Time Fiddlers’ Convention contest champion, Aaron was well-known in bluegrass circles in the Wiregrass before moving to Montgomery in 2006.
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FRED CLEMENTS

​Mandolin player and vocalist Fred Clements spent the 90’s playing in rock bands around Chicago at venues such as the House of Blues, Elbow Room, and the Cabaret Metro.  Initially drawn to electric guitar, Fred developed an interest in traditional folk music, and eventually the mandolin, after hearing Doc Watson perform at the Old Town School of Folk Music.

KELLY FOWLER

​Double Bass/Electric Bass/Acoustic Bass Guitar/Acoustic Guitar, Kelly Fowler began playing in 1970. He credits The Dillards and Lester Flatt/Earl Scruggs as his earliest musical influences but later was more heavily influenced by the emerging Country Rock genre, as well as the pioneering and distinctive electric bass style of Wrecking Crew bassist, Joe Osborn. Since the 70’s, Kelly has played with numerous bands in various genres, always retaining a passion for, and remaining active in, Traditional Bluegrass music.
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Goat Hill String Band can provide the live music experience that you want at your event: private parties, corporate events, political events, engagement parties, wedding receptions, etc.
Goat Hill String Band would be honored to be a part of your event: wedding receptions, corporate events, parties, political rallies -- the GHSB will provide a professional live music sound.

In Loving Memory


​John Garman is the founding bass player for Goat Hill String Band and one of the finest musicians and human beings any of us have ever known. His amazing musicianship could be overshadowed only by his infectious laugh, his positive outlook on life, and the love he had for his band. Only the notes he played can be replaced. 

We will always remember you, John.