Don Plehn, Singing Accordionist mdpolka24@yahoo.com   Don is co-frontman for Big Blow and the Bushwackers and has written a large portion of the band's original material. Besides the accordion and vocals, Don plays the trombone, a homemade, souped-up washboard called "mister thing", conch shell, harmonica and various other noise makers. His enthusiasm for the music he performs infects the audiences with fun and joy. Don likes burgers with extra cheese.

Niko Iampieri, Trumpet, Saxophone & more nikoswave@verizon.net    Niko has a bachelor's degree in music education and teaches high school band for a living. He has enjoyed being a Bushwacker for a decade as an outlet to showcase his instrumental talents. Occasionally he'll to steal the vocal mic and croon a song. He is Smooooth.

Scott Morrison, Percussionist sammallets@netzero.net   Scott has been banging on things as long as he can remember. He is a graduate of Frostburg University and owner of Rimshots percussion studio in Elkridge, MD. You would be hard pressed to find a percussion instrument that Scott does not use. His current favorite is the gonnnnnnnnng.

Tim Whittemore, Didjuridu & Tuba bbatb@hotmail.com   Tim is considered to be the premier didjeridu player in the Mid-Atlantic region. Tim saw the didjuridu as a natural progression from his first instrument, the tuba. Although music is Tim's first love but it's not his only creative outlet. Go to www.didjbusker.com to find out more about Tim's interests and creations...if you dare.

Ted Porter, Singing Madolinist, Flutes & Hedgeclippers tporter@puroclean.com   Ted took up the mandolin at a young age. After learning three chords, he took to the streets of London and busked. During his travels throughout Europe, Ted collected and wrote tons of songs. He found some fellow folk tune junkies in Durham, NC and formed the NEE NINGY BAND. They toured the world throughout the 70's. Now that Ted's a little more settled, he prefers the therapy of BUSHWACKING as his musical outlet.