Max Phillips and the Whiskey River Band
Around the year 1981 and 1982 some members of the Chisel Ridge Bluegrass Band felt as if places didn't want to pay Bluegrass Bands what they deserve. There was just a limited number of venues one could play. Everyone just wanted Bluegrass Bands to perform for free. Several of us joined up with Max Phillips and the Whiskey River Band. The members were Max Phillips on guitar, Keith White on guitar, myself on bass, David Sheek on drums, also Keith Murphy on drums, and Kip Snow on guitar. We also used a guy named Richard on sound and a guy named Ken on pedal steel which added a lot to the band. Max is a great Country guitarist and songwriter. We performed at a lot of different clubs and one in particular I remember was up Highway 90 north of Statesville called the Chateau Madrid. Another place we performed at was called The Traffic Light in North Wilkesboro. It was owned by Wayne McNeil. It was kind of a fancy club with a dress code unlike the Chateau Madrid. We performed top 40 rock and country and also southern rock. After a long night of performing we frequented the Waffle House in Statesville to pacify our hungry appetites. At that time in the wee hours of the morning the only places that are open are the Waffle Houses and Coffee Houses and 24 hour restaurants like truck stops.
Left to Right: Keith Hall, Keith White, Max Phillips, David Sheek
Left to Right: Keith Hall, Keith White, Max Phillips, David Sheek
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| Left to Right: Kip Snow, Keith White,Keith Murphy(back) Richard (front) Max Phillips, Keith Hall |
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