Swinging Bridge Bios




The Bridge (Bobby, Alan, Chris, Ryan)
Venice Florida Sharks Tooth Festival, August 2007
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  Chris Bryson - Guitar

Chris is a native Floridian whose musical background comes from Country and Rock. He is a solid rhythm and lead guitarist who enjoys both traditional as well as modern bluegrass styling. Chris sings lead and harmony vocals. He also plays mandolin and bass and is a founding member of Swinging Bridge. Chris lives in Venice, Florida and works in the quarry business.

  Alan Colpitts - Bass

A native New Yorker, Alan grew up in Florida where he began playing the banjo in 1974. Alan joined Swinging Bridge in their second year and he has become the backbone of the band. He plays a Kay bass and also plays guitar, banjo and mandolin with the group. He sings lead and harmony vocals. Alan and his wife Diann live in Venice, Florida where he is in Home Improvment. Contact: Alan

  Ryan Clark - Mandolin

Ryan is a talented young musician who began playing mandolin full time in the fall of 2000. He moved to Florida in 2001 and formed and played in several local bands playing bluegrass, reggae and jazz. He has also done some session work while here in Florida. Ryan is excited to be the newest member of Swinging Bridge and looks forward to an exciting up-coming season of hard driving bluegrass music.

  Bob Martin - Banjo

Bobby Martin is from Ogdensburg, NY, but has lived in Florida for the past 11 years. He has been playing bluegrass since the age of age 15, studing under Bill Gokey. Bobby has played with Dyer Switch, Redwing, Bluegrass Who, Sugarland Grass, Roger Bass & The Hillbillies Generations and Swinging Bridge.

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