Michael Hockaday started out playing the drums at the age of fifteen. He switched to guitar sometime later because "there were no jobs playing drums. Michael has had the pleasure of working with some of the top names in the business, backing acts like Clint Black, Keith Whitley, Randy Travis, Mel MacDaniel, Shelly West, Jerry Reed, Johnny Paycheck, Ronnie MacDowell and David Frizzell. In 1987, his band, Blackwater won the 1987 East Coast Country Music Championship. Michael has been with the East Coast Opry since the beginning and truly enjoys every performance.

Carol and Stan Bateman have been performing together as The Southern Sweethearts for over ten years. Their love of traditional Country Music has taken them from Virginia to Texas and back again, performing with some of the best entertainers that Country Music has to offer. Whether performing individually or together, Carol and Stan always bring the audience to their feet in appreciation of their music. The duo has been a part of the East Coast Opry family for over a year and couldn't be happier about the situation. Carol and Stan want everyone to come along and enjoy the show, relax, laugh and sing along.

Bubba Yardbrick was born and raised in Backflatts, Virginia, where he has spent most of his life learning where the best fishing holes are, but he won't tell just anyone where they are. His wife Jitterbug takes care of everything so that Bubba's spare time (which is all his time) can be spent on truly important things, like entertaining people with his famous briefcase in hand or trying to invent something useful to benefit all mankind or at least work. Bubba is currently running for Mayor of Backflatts and sure would appreciate your vote this coming election.

Trish Bonwell came to singing later in her life after a car accident ended her athletic career. Throughout high school she had been a mainstay on the basketball, softball, track and gymnastic teams. The accident left her in a coma for five days and she had to wear a halo brace for three months to protect her neck. Focusing her energy on singing, she joined the church choir and soon began receiving solos and getting asked to sing in weddings. From there she has progressed to singing the National Anthem for the Richmond Rage and the Richmond Braves. Trish recently won five Virginia Sound Achievement Awards, including Country Music Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year (for "The Road Less Traveled") and Entertainer of the Year. Trish has done some promotional modeling for companies including Adidas Sports Wear, Chaquita, Fendi, Goody Goody Teddy Bears and the Winston Cup Series. Trish is married to financial planner Bill Bonwell.

NOTE: You can visit Trish on the Web at www.trishbonwell.com.

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