Michael and Jennifer McLain

• Michael McLain - banjo, guitar, vocals
• Jennifer McLain - mandolin, banjo, vocals
• Dan Kelly - fiddle
• Andy Todd - acoustic bass, vocals

Michael and Jennifer McLain feature pure, soulful harmony and inspired instrumentals presented with genuine warmth onstage. Their music draws from bluegrass, gospel, irish, blues, and original acoustic music. Together and with the McLain's, Michael & Jennifer have performed together in 27 states from New York to California as well as Canada's Prince Edward Island, for arts councils, community concert series, churches, schools, festivals, and corporate events. They have appeared on TNN's "Crook & Chase", Kentucky Educational Television, Iowa Public Television's "Old Time Country Music" series, the Grand Ole Opry, and as part of the West Point Military Academy Arts Series.

For 12 years, MICHAEL K. MCLAIN performed with his family, the McLain Family Band in 49 states and overseas, including appearances at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum, the Lincoln Center, Chicago's Orchestra Hall, and the Grand Ole Opry. He toured for several years with Claire Lynch and was featured on her Grammy nominated recording Silver and Gold (Rounder Records), as well as numerous appearances on TNN's Prime Time Country and the Grand Ole Opry Live. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commercial Music degree from Belmont University (Nashville, TN) where he now teaches guitar, banjo, mandolin and directs a bluegrass music ensemble.

JENNIFER BANKS MCLAIN grew up in a musical family band from Hillsville, VA. Known as Reva Banks and the Country Folk, her family performed at Radford University, The Carter Family Homeplace, the Andy Griffin Playhouse and many other venues throughout VA and NC. She was later a featured performer at the Busch Gardens Theme Park (Williamsburg, VA). Jennifer graduated from Elon College (Elon College, NC) with a BA in Music Performance.

Regarding Michael's guitar playing, Bluegrass Now Magazine says, "smoldering guitar leads", while "Jennifer's voice is sweet and pure, even angelic." Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine asserts "Jennifer absolutely shines" and "gorgeous guitar work by Michael."

Some recent feedback:

"Everyone was raving about your music last night, saying that you 'made the party'. We are looking forward to having you at our home again, Sunday night." - Anne M., Party Host, Belle Meade Country Club / Private Party, Nashville, TN

"Thanks for a great performance last Thursday! It was wonderful to see all the visitors singing and dancing to your music." - Hillary S., Mgr of Public Relations, Cheekwood Summer Arts Series, Nashville, TN

"Thank you! As always . . . excellent job . . . I appreciate how easy you are to work with and how great the music is each year." - Jill R., Senior Event Planner, Belmont University 4th of July Party, Nashville, TN

"I want to thank you and your wife for making our day so very special. So many compliments on the music." - Betty B., Mother of the Bride, Wedding Party, Clarksville, TN

"We thoroughly enjoyed working with you. I found the process of organizing the event, set up, removal and logistics to be painless and almost unnoticeable. We (myself and all of our 100+ guests) loved the music and felt that your band was the key to our rehearsal dinner being such a success. You, Jennifer and the rest of the band are talented musicians, good people and great entertainers. I would not hesitate to use the Michael & Jennifer McLain Band for any party we have." - Bob A., Groom, Wedding Party, Nashville, TN

• Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar
• Battle Hymn Of Love - Kathy Mattea
• Billy In The Lowground - Traditional
• Black Ravens - Lisa Deakins
• Blackberry Blossom - Traditional
• Busy Bee Cafe - Marty Stuart
• Canon In D - Johann Pachelbel - Wedding Ceremony
• Cherokee Shuffle - Tommy Jackson
• Cincinnati Rag - Traditional
• El Cumbanchero - Rafael Hernandez
• Flower In The Wildwood - Traditional Ballad
• Foggy Mountain Breakdown - Earl Scruggs
• Going To See My Baby - Mac Wiseman
• Gracie - Michael McLain
• Home Sweet Home - Earl Scruggs
• I Will - John Lennon / Paul McCartney
• I'll Be All Smiles Tonight - A.P. Carter - Carter Family
• I'm Goin Be Movin - Vern Gosdin
• Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Johann Sebastian Bach - Wedding Ceremony
• Jesus Hold My Hand - Albert E. Brumley
• Just As Long As I Have You - Derek Deakins
• Katy, Bar The Door - Michael McLain
• Keep On The Sunnyside - Carter Family
• Kentucky Wind - The McLain Family Band
• Lady Of Spain - Banjo Duet
• Long Tall Texan - Lyle Lovett
• Lord, I'm Ready - Louvin Brothers
• Maiden's Prayer - Bob Wills
• Margaret's Waltz - Pat Shaw
• Mcintosh - Michael McLain
• Minor Swing - Django Reindhart & Stephane Grapelli
• My Baby Thinks He's A Train - Roseanne Cash
• Old Joe Clark - Banjo Duet
• Old Rugged Cross - Gospel
• On The Sea Of Life - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
• One Day At A Time - Kris Kristofferson
• Our Song - Rosemary McLain Ware
• Road to Columbus - Kenny Baker
• Rondo Ala Turk - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Bluegrass Version
• Rose Of Old Kentucky - Bill Monroe
• Sea Of Life - Doyle Lawson
• Shuckin The Corn - Earl Scruggs
• Sing, Sing, Sing - Gospel
• Sledd Ridin - Sonny Osborne
• Smiling Down On You - Lisa Deakins
• Song For Life - Alan Jackson
• St. Annes Reel - Tradition Fiddle Tune
• Star Of Munster - Irish
• Steel Rails - Alison Krauss
• Sunny Side of the Mountain - Jimmy Martin
• Sweet Georgia Brown - Acoustic Swing
• Take Me In The Lifeboat - Flatt & Scruggs
• Tennessee Waltz - Pee Wee King / Redd Stuart
• Those Memories - Dolly Parton / Emmylou Harris / Linda Rondstat
• Timeless And True Love - McCarter Sisters
• Troublesome Creek - Raymond W. McLain
• Up This Hill And Down - The Osborne Brothers
• What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Gospel
• Whoa Mule - Raymond Fairchild
• Wildwood Flower - A.P. Carter
• Windy Mountain - Lonesome Pine Fiddlers
• Workin On A Building - Gospel

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Baby Showers, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Family Reunions, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Studio Session, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Michael and Jennifer McLain were a wonderful addition to our wedding. They were true professionals and the music was incredible! I would recommend them to ANYONE! Stephen Greer -- Stephen G, Huntsville, AL, 9/4/2010
• The McClains were wonderful. They made our day very special. betty barnett -- Betty B, Clarksville, TN, 11/8/2008
• The mcClains were first class all the way. I would highly recommend them. -- Jerry C, Franklin, TN, 6/4/2011
• Amazing! i'm so glad I got to book them for our event! they were just perfect! -- Michael M, Columbia, TN, 5/5/2012
• I would recommend Michael to anyone looking for Bluegrass/country. I had several of my clients that are not necessarily Bluegrass fans come to me and ask if I would book them for their functions. They were great. Looking forward to the next time. Charlie President & CEO CSI Meetings -- Charlie W, Nashville, TN, 5/11/2012

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