FROM BLISTERING BANJO BREAKDOWNS TO HARD-CORE COUNTRY!
The All Stars are a collection of fun-loving veteran musicians who grew up in bluegrass music. As the years rolled on, other forms of music and steadier paychecks helped stretch their sound. Returning to their bluegrass roots, these musical experiences melded to produce the All Star's sound. Scruggs, Crow, Hank, and Haggard are all represented in any given show. Featuring Tom Schwark on mandolin and fiddle, Dan Nimphius on hard driving banjo and dobro, Steve Hajduch on the Gibson guitar, and long tall Jimmy Meyers slapping the old stand up bass. When the Bluegrass All Stars turn it on, you'll find your face a-smilin' and your toes a-tappin. Four guys singing bluegrass harmonies that are sure to hit that high lonesome spot in your heart.
About Us
Tom Schwark
Danny Nimphius
Danny Nimphius
Mandolin - Fiddle
Lead singer Tom resides in Milwaukee where he is a freelance musician. One of Tom's earliest memories is being able to put his mother's 78-rpm records of Bill Monroe, Tex Ritter, and Gene Autry on the family's record player at only five years old. At seven, Tom heard his uncle playing the mandolin at family picnics. Thi
Mandolin - Fiddle
Lead singer Tom resides in Milwaukee where he is a freelance musician. One of Tom's earliest memories is being able to put his mother's 78-rpm records of Bill Monroe, Tex Ritter, and Gene Autry on the family's record player at only five years old. At seven, Tom heard his uncle playing the mandolin at family picnics. This inspired him to teach himself to play mandolin by age 17. During the 70s Tom was a member of the well-known midwest band, Grass Food & Lodging. Over the years he has played with countless bands and currently plays around town with just about everyone. He still owns and sometimes performs with his grandfather's Gibson 1924-A snakehead mando.
Danny Nimphius
Danny Nimphius
Danny Nimphius
Banjo - Dobro
Danny plays the 5 string banjo, dobro, and sings vocals in the band. Learning to play in the 70s, he went on to found the Brew County Rounders. In the 80s, he helped promote the Bluegrass 90 radio show, and later had his own radio show on WBCS. In 1985, Danny won the Wisconsin State Fair banjo contest and went on to become th
Banjo - Dobro
Danny plays the 5 string banjo, dobro, and sings vocals in the band. Learning to play in the 70s, he went on to found the Brew County Rounders. In the 80s, he helped promote the Bluegrass 90 radio show, and later had his own radio show on WBCS. In 1985, Danny won the Wisconsin State Fair banjo contest and went on to become the busiest banjo teacher in town. During his career he has had the opportunity to spend time with banjo legends Earl Scruggs and Don Reno. His friendship with Vince Gill gave him the opportunity to play twice on the Grand Ol' Opry stage!
Steve hajduch
Steve hajduch
Steve hajduch
Guitar
Steve is the newest member of the All Stars, but he's not new to the band. They were pickin' with Stevo at Dan's Pick-a-Way music store when he was still a pup. Steve joined the Pick-a-Way Bluegrass Band as the guitar player. As members changed Steve became the mandolin player and eventually the fiddle player! Next he had a long r
Guitar
Steve is the newest member of the All Stars, but he's not new to the band. They were pickin' with Stevo at Dan's Pick-a-Way music store when he was still a pup. Steve joined the Pick-a-Way Bluegrass Band as the guitar player. As members changed Steve became the mandolin player and eventually the fiddle player! Next he had a long run with the Western Box Turtles. He added a box full of western swing chops to that band, which he now brings to the All Stars. Steve is a versatile guitarist with a lot of swing, bluegrass, and country licks that will make you weep.
Jimmy Meyers
Steve hajduch
Steve hajduch
Upright Bass
Big Jimmy on dog house bass and vocals got his start with a chance apartment rental in the 70s. Moving in next to Dede Wyland of the Grass Food and Lodging exposed him to the fabulous sound of acoustic bluegrass music. These live kitchen rehearsals launched a love of bluegrass, western swing, and the upright bass. A used bass
Upright Bass
Big Jimmy on dog house bass and vocals got his start with a chance apartment rental in the 70s. Moving in next to Dede Wyland of the Grass Food and Lodging exposed him to the fabulous sound of acoustic bluegrass music. These live kitchen rehearsals launched a love of bluegrass, western swing, and the upright bass. A used bass and a few lessons started an eclectic musical journey. This journey included; the Radai Blues Band, The Last Resort, the Industrial Valley Rangers, the Western Box Turtles, and the Bobby Pearse Show. Growing up swinging to his mom's Benny Goodman records, Jimmy brings that swing beat to every show.
Instrumental Stars
Watch me play using the mic stand as a slide
Watch me play using the mic stand as a slide
Watch me play using the mic stand as a slide
Banjos need gold microphones
Watch me play using the mic stand as a slide
Watch me play using the mic stand as a slide
Loud shirt - loud guitar
Elbowing the bass out of the way
Elbowing the bass out of the way
Elbowing the bass out of the way
Elbowing the bass out of the way
Elbowing the bass out of the way
A few of the few pics I have! Please send us a couple of good ones!
Tom in the park
Playing the ol' Dobro
Pickin' & Grinnin'
Playing at the library
You got something to say to me
Pulaski Park
Chatting & Tuning
Starry nights
Hank Helping us out at Sheridan Park
What note is that?
There was a car heading for us
The devils instrument
Banjo Time
I need a new hat
Really fun Oosberg garage wedding
Hank duet
Hank duet