Some Of Our Favorite Artist to Perform
Craig Morgan, Joe Nichols,
Luke Bryan, Montgomery Gentry,
Eric Church, Kenny Chesney 

Alan Jackson, Tim Mcgraw,
Dierks Bently, Steve Holy,
Dwight Yoakum, Joe Diffie
Travis Tritt, Alabama,
Brooks n Dunn, Trace Adkins,
George Strait, Neil Mcoy
Johnny Cash, Hank Jr. George Jones
Willie & Waylon, Jerry Lee Lewis
The Tractors, Garth Brooks,
Marty Robbins, Conway Twitty,
Lynard Skynard, The Eagles,
John Michael Montgomery
Confederate Railroad,
David Allen Coe

AND SO MANY MORE!!

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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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Donny Loew - Guitar, Fiddle
Born and raised in Eau Claire, Wi. This 64 yr old wild man sparks alot of energy to the bands performance. Jumping off bars, tables, and speakers, while playing fiddle is one of Donnie's trade marks, along with his vocal simularities of Willie Nelson. Donny has recorded in Nashville and played on several stages through out the country.

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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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Bud Farr - Piano

Bud has a great style of playing, from great country Piano of Floyd Cramer to rockin like Jerry Lee Lewis. The list of people Bud's worked with is a "who's who" of the music industry. From his first band; Black Jack Golfinos & The Hound Dogs to The Drifters, The Fendermen, The Hollywood Argyles, Dr. Bop & The Headliners, and Steve Miller. Bud joined Tim Castle & Young Southern in 1996.

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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.