Overall Brothers, The

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THE OVERALL BROTHERS

  • From Nashville.
  • Formed in 2004 by Danny Barnes, Elmer Burchett, Jr., Kevin Harper, Wesley Probst and Kim Gardner.
  • Barnes (mandolin) is from Kentucky and has performed with the Barnes Family Band, Charlie Sizemore, David Parmley and Continental Divide, Pine Mountain Railroad.
  • Burchett (banjo) is from Kentucky and has worked with Lou Reid and Carolina, David Parmley and Continental Divide, Wyatt Rice and Santa Cruz, Ronnie Bowman, Brooks and Dunn.
  • Harper (fiddle) is from Louisiana and has worked in numerous country bands including the Tracy Lawrence band.
  • Probst (guitar) is from Missouri and worked with Harold Morrison and other artists before becoming a full-time songwriter.
  • Gardner (Dobro™) is from North Carolina and has worked with the Lonesome River Band, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Larry Cordle and many others.
  • First release: a novelty song called “Christmastime in Texas.”