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Tim Castle & Young Southern was formed in December of 1989, With former member of The Country Grass Band, Ed Eastridge, on dobro, They played their first show on Febuary, 9 1990 at Riverside Bar in Burlington, Wi.
 
Since then the boys have played night clubs and festivals from Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. They have also opened for Charlie Daniels, Toby Kieth, Billy Rae Cyrus, and performed as Michael Twitty's (Conway's Son) personal back up band.



Meet The Boys

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Tim Castle - Lead Vocals
Tim grew up on County Music. Greatest influences as a kid where George Jones, Conway Twitty, & Johnny Cash. He recalls being County when Country wasn't Cool. He has performed on the TV show, Singers Show Case, and at the famous Wild Horse Saloon and Tootsies in Nashville, Tenn.
Sometimes you'll find him at some of the local taverns with his guitar entertaining the local folks.

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Keith Bennett - Bass

Keith got his start in a country band, and over the years has played a little of everything from rock to rhythm and blues to bluegrass playing electric bass, upright bass, mandolin, and singing tenor harmonies.  He's been a member of local groups such as Peace of Mind in the 60's, Night Flight, Pickaway Express, Harvest Bluegrass, Front Porch Boys and more.  Now he's come full circle back  to his country roots and feels right at home where he belongs.  He counts it a joy and privilege to be playing with such great musicians as Tim Castle and Young Southern.

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Rick Forkes - Piano
Picture & Bio Coming Soon

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Drew Haystack Humes - Drums

Inspired by his Dad Drew started playing Drums at the age of 10. Raised in Chicago he grew up playing the blues. As a teenager he traveled with his dad's band coast to coast. And eventually started playing on his own. Drew has played for talents such as Buddy Guy, BB King, and has recorded on numerous albums.

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Chad Witty - Banjo

Chad was raised in New Berlin, Wi. He started playing piano when he was 10 years of age. Since then he has taught himself to play the trumpet & Banjo. Chad has played many Coffee Houses and has shared some big stages with Earl Sgrugs, Ricky Skaggs, and Ralgh Stanley.