UpHill Climb Bluegrass

Ken Simpson Bill Colwell John McElligott

UpHill Climb
Classic Bluegrass Music Group

UpHill Climb is a classic bluegrass gospel music group. Based in southwest Michigan, its members are: Bill Colwell, Ken Simpson, and John McElligott. Their traditional harmonies and lyrics have musical and spiritual roots that reach back to the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee.

UpHill Climb CD
NOW AVAILABLE!
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Bill’s banjo, mandolin, finger guitar and fiddle playing, Ken’s bass, and John’s acoustic rhythm guitar create a rustic sound that reflects the old time feel that Gospel bluegrass music is known for. Bill and John take turns with lead vocals, and Ken sings tenor. Their harmonies win approval from every crowd.
Before joining UpHill Climb, Ken played with various local groups, while John traveled regionally with the group Wooden Nickel. And Bill toured internationally with several groups, including Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers, Little Creek, and Lonesome Road – starring Ron Stewart.

UpHill Climb sings for universities, churches, festivals, schools and concert halls. They have performed in concert with the Isaacs and New Found Road, two top notch professional Gospel Bluegrass groups. UpHill Climb also writes and performs many original songs in their repertoire.

Current Schedule of Appearances

2008

Jan 19 Sat - 8:00 PM - The Box Factory - 1101 Broad St, St. Joseph, MI - (269) 983-3688
Feb 11 Mon -7:00 PM- Lakeview Terrace, St Joseph MI
Apr 12 Sat - 6:00 PM - Grace Christian School - 325 N M-140, Watervliet, MI
Apr 15 Tue - 7:00 PM - Lincoln Township Library - 2055 W John Beers Rd, Stevensville, MI
Sep 21 Sun - 10:00 AM - Lowell Bluegrass Festival, Lowell, MI

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UpHill Climb Bluegrass • c/o Bill Colwell • PO Box 142 • Eau Claire, MI 49111 United States
Phone: (269) 461-6176 • Email: info@uphillclimbbluegrass.com

Ken Simpson Bill Colwell John McElligott
	UpHill Climb Classic Bluegrass Music Group UpHill Climb is a classic bluegrass gospel music group. Based in southwest Michigan, its members are: Bill Colwell, Ken Simpson, and John McElligott. Their traditional harmonies and lyrics have musical and spiritual roots that reach back to the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee.	UpHill Climb CD NOW AVAILABLE! Click for more information.
Bill’s banjo, mandolin, finger guitar and fiddle playing, Ken’s bass, and John’s acoustic rhythm guitar create a rustic sound that reflects the old time feel that Gospel bluegrass music is known for. Bill and John take turns with lead vocals, and Ken sings tenor. Their harmonies win approval from every crowd. Before joining UpHill Climb, Ken played with various local groups, while John traveled regionally with the group Wooden Nickel. And Bill toured internationally with several groups, including Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers, Little Creek, and Lonesome Road – starring Ron Stewart.
UpHill Climb sings for universities, churches, festivals, schools and concert halls. They have performed in concert with the Isaacs and New Found Road, two top notch professional Gospel Bluegrass groups. UpHill Climb also writes and performs many original songs in their repertoire.