PERSONNEL

JIM MULLER, Guitar and Lead Vocals.
Jim was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia.  Jim is the
bands principal lead singer and songwriter.  Jims rich,
distinctive lead vocals and offbeat humor have become one of
the group's trademarks.  A guitarist for over 40 years, he
is also known for his polished flat-picking and rock-solid
rythm.  Jim is also a respected staff-writer for Bluegrass
Now Magazine (Rolla, MO).  His regular feature on sound
reinforcement, entitled "Plugged In", has received a great
deal of international attention.

SHARON HOROVITCH, Acoustic Bass and Harmony Vocals.
Aggressive, creative and irrepressible, Sharon is known for
her infectious smile, her limber bass work, and her tireless
energy on stage and off.  Sharon sings tenor and high-baritone
harmonies.  Sharon and Jim are co-founders of Southern Rail,
and have worked on ten recording projects, eight of which are
Southern Rail's.  Sharon also handles Southern Rail's booking
and publicity.

RICHARD STILLMAN, banjo and Harmony Vocals
Richard (usually known as "Rich") has been playing bluegrass
banjo for over 30 years.  He has founded or been involved
with of a number of influential bluegrass bands, including
the Jersey Travelers, a previous term with Southern Rail,
WayStation, and Adam Dewey and Crazy Creek.  He also has
numerous studio recording credits with other New England
folk artists.  Rich was New Jersey banjo champion in 1983
and the 2002 and 2003 New England banjo champion.  He is
a six-time winner of the annual banjo contest held at Lowell,
Massachusetts (1985-1995), where he has presented a bluegrass
banjo workshop every year since 1996.  Rich has been a regular
on the faculty of Banjo Camp North, has taught bluegrass banjo
classes for Boston Bluegrass Union, and has taught banjo as
an adjunct faculty member at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA.

JOHN ROC, mandolin and harmony vocals
A maritime native, John got his start playing French Canadian
style fiddle tunes with Simon St. Pierre.  His mandolin playing
is clean, aggressive, lightning fast, and very expressive in
the classic bluegrass style.  A veteran musician with over 30
years of stage experience, John has performed with numerous
groups from the Canadian Maritimes to central Florida, most
recently playing mandolin and singing baritone with the well-
known and highly-respected Freewheelin'.  His rich bass vocals
are a powerful addition to the groups quartet harmonies. 

