Biography
Bob Miller- Banjo
Bob has a love of Bluegrass music that goes back to his childhood days. His father, Robert Miller Jr. was a hard driving banjo player who had Earl Scruggs, Don Reno and Sonny Osborne playing on the record player in the house. Bob remembers listening to this music and at the age of 12 he began his banjo playing by mimicking his father and these banjo legends. As his playing evolved Bob heard Bobby Thompson, Bill Keith, Alan Munde, Tony Trishka and Bela Fleck. All these great musicians have had a positive influence on his playing style. It was during these years that Bob was befriended by banjo legend, Eddy Shelton. Eddy helped Bob develop his talents to the point he was considered a talent in the Bluegrass music circles.
At the age of 17 Bob and his twin brother Steve were hired by Gene Newby and the Round Mountain Boys. This began Bob's professional career as a musician. He traveled throughout the Midwest and Southern United States playing the music he loved. After several years on the road Bob decided he was ready to settle down and he returned home to the Ozarks.
Bob and Steve have an interesting story that led them to meet Berry & John Wynn Jr. Bob said when he was 16 he and Steve had gone to a local Bluegrass festival to jam with some friends. As they returned home late in the night they dropped off their friends and somehow Bob ran over his father's banjo with the car. He and Steve went home not expecting to live through the day once his father found out about the banjo. However his Dad's only words to him were "get it fixed." This led him to the best instrument repair man in the Midwest, John Wynn. John repaired the banjo and the Miller brothers became acquainted with Berry & John Jr. These four began playing music together and soon formed the orginal Fly By Night Band.
Bob has returned to the music he loves; Bluegrass. He invites you to share this music with Fly By Night.
John Wynn Jr.- Fiddle, Lead Vocals
At the age of 17 Bob and his twin brother Steve were hired by Gene Newby and the Round Mountain Boys. This began Bob's professional career as a musician. He traveled throughout the Midwest and Southern United States playing the music he loved. After several years on the road Bob decided he was ready to settle down and he returned home to the Ozarks.
Bob and Steve have an interesting story that led them to meet Berry & John Wynn Jr. Bob said when he was 16 he and Steve had gone to a local Bluegrass festival to jam with some friends. As they returned home late in the night they dropped off their friends and somehow Bob ran over his father's banjo with the car. He and Steve went home not expecting to live through the day once his father found out about the banjo. However his Dad's only words to him were "get it fixed." This led him to the best instrument repair man in the Midwest, John Wynn. John repaired the banjo and the Miller brothers became acquainted with Berry & John Jr. These four began playing music together and soon formed the orginal Fly By Night Band.
Bob has returned to the music he loves; Bluegrass. He invites you to share this music with Fly By Night.
John Wynn Jr.- Fiddle, Lead Vocals
John Wynn Jr. was born into a very talented music family. His parents; John & Betty Wynn have been playing Bluegrass music for over 50 years. To his parents John Jr. credits all his success. Without their efforts in providing him access to; lessons, instruments and support he would not be where he is today.
As for his fiddle talents John Jr. said his biggest influence was Mr. Gene Dykes. This Master Fiddler taught John Jr. the art form of Bluegrass fiddling. John Jr. said Mr. Dykes accepted nothing less than perfection and as a result of that John Jr. said his music has developed to where it is today. Another big influence on his fiddling style was Mr. Art Galberth who taught him the Old Time, Folk Waltz style of fiddling.
After success with the fiddle in his teen years John Jr. began learning to play other instruments including; guitar, mandolin and bass fiddle. His masterful picking on the guitar can be enjoyed on occassion as he picks instrumentals with Fly By Night.
His closest friend in music is the one who shares his family name; his brother Berry Wynn. The two of them have shared great success playing on the national level opening for some of the biggest names in Country Music.
John Jr. invites you to share his love of Bluegrass music by attending a Fly By Night show.
Berry Wynn- Wynn Mandolin, lead vocals
As for his fiddle talents John Jr. said his biggest influence was Mr. Gene Dykes. This Master Fiddler taught John Jr. the art form of Bluegrass fiddling. John Jr. said Mr. Dykes accepted nothing less than perfection and as a result of that John Jr. said his music has developed to where it is today. Another big influence on his fiddling style was Mr. Art Galberth who taught him the Old Time, Folk Waltz style of fiddling.
After success with the fiddle in his teen years John Jr. began learning to play other instruments including; guitar, mandolin and bass fiddle. His masterful picking on the guitar can be enjoyed on occassion as he picks instrumentals with Fly By Night.
His closest friend in music is the one who shares his family name; his brother Berry Wynn. The two of them have shared great success playing on the national level opening for some of the biggest names in Country Music.
John Jr. invites you to share his love of Bluegrass music by attending a Fly By Night show.
Berry Wynn- Wynn Mandolin, lead vocals
Berry Wynn plays his favorite instrument, the Wynn mandolins built by his father John Wynn. Berry has not completed his biography just yet...so thats all for now folks!
Steve Miller- Guitar, Lead Vocals
Steve Miller- Guitar, Lead Vocals
Steve Miller began learning guitar at an early age while his twin brother Bob was learning the banjo. After several years of playing together with local musicians Steve and Bob were hired by Bluegrass great; Gene Newby and became members of the Round Mountain Boys.
Steve has had the honor of performing on stage with Bluegrass legends; Jim and Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys, Mac Wiseman and Uncle Josh Graves. Steve and Bob also had the honor of performing along side the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe.
After leaving the Round Mountain Boys, Steve went on to study guitar with local Springfield music legend, Bill Brown. Steve has played and wrote music for several local bands.
When the original Fly By Night was formed, Steve played guitar and performed vocals for the band. Years later Fly By Night would perform as a Country band and opened for some of the greatest names in Country Music; Marty Stuart, Mark Chestnutt and Patti Loveless to name a few.
Steve produced and recorded the rock & roll band Two Daze Off. He is a writer/composer and plays several styles of music. He is an accomplished musician on; guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo and electric guitar. His first love is Bluegrass music and he has returned to his roots.
Come enjoy Steve's musical talents with Fly By Night.
Casey Grimes- Upright Bass and Vocals
Steve has had the honor of performing on stage with Bluegrass legends; Jim and Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys, Mac Wiseman and Uncle Josh Graves. Steve and Bob also had the honor of performing along side the Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe.
After leaving the Round Mountain Boys, Steve went on to study guitar with local Springfield music legend, Bill Brown. Steve has played and wrote music for several local bands.
When the original Fly By Night was formed, Steve played guitar and performed vocals for the band. Years later Fly By Night would perform as a Country band and opened for some of the greatest names in Country Music; Marty Stuart, Mark Chestnutt and Patti Loveless to name a few.
Steve produced and recorded the rock & roll band Two Daze Off. He is a writer/composer and plays several styles of music. He is an accomplished musician on; guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo and electric guitar. His first love is Bluegrass music and he has returned to his roots.
Come enjoy Steve's musical talents with Fly By Night.
Casey Grimes- Upright Bass and Vocals
Casey Grimes is the newest member of Fly By Night. The band was formed before she was born by her Uncles; Berry and John Wynn Jr. At a young age Casey began to carry on the Wynn family tradition of great music talent and by the age of eight was singing at the Oldfield Opry. At the age of eleven she began playing the upright Bass and with this her future in professional music had been established.
Upon graduation from College, Casey moved to Nashville Tennesse to follow her dream of professional music. This provided her with the privilege to share the stage with many Bluegrass legends including; Roland White, Jesse McReynolds and Darrell Webb just to name a few.
She went to work for Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike with whom she sang harmony/lead and played the upright Bass. Her beautiful voice can be heard on the VSLP album Wash Away Your Troubles. While with VSLP, Casey got the opportunity to travel Europe and perform with the band in some of the historic venues.
Casey credits her family for giving her the motivation and tools to hone her musical talents. She also credits her fiancee, Kelly Freeland for his support and material to write about music.
Casey invites you to share her love of Bluegrass music by attending a Fly By Night show.
Upon graduation from College, Casey moved to Nashville Tennesse to follow her dream of professional music. This provided her with the privilege to share the stage with many Bluegrass legends including; Roland White, Jesse McReynolds and Darrell Webb just to name a few.
She went to work for Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike with whom she sang harmony/lead and played the upright Bass. Her beautiful voice can be heard on the VSLP album Wash Away Your Troubles. While with VSLP, Casey got the opportunity to travel Europe and perform with the band in some of the historic venues.
Casey credits her family for giving her the motivation and tools to hone her musical talents. She also credits her fiancee, Kelly Freeland for his support and material to write about music.
Casey invites you to share her love of Bluegrass music by attending a Fly By Night show.