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"The day started off with four showcase bands chosen from applications. The bands were all enjoyable, and one was excellent. Breakin’ Strings, a young band from Maine offered strong bluegrass with lively instrumentals and solid vocals, especially from Holly Hughes and Mandy Garnet. Cliff Randall sang lead and emceed the group. Bob Hamilton, a very solid flatpicker, and Ed Howe on fiddle, filled out the band. This is a promising group worth watching for."
-Ted Lehmann [about Jenny Brook show]
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"Those guys got a great sound!"
-Dan Tyminski
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"Great original songs!"
-Seth Sawyer
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Cliff Randall - Guitar, Vocals
Cliff is what the lonesome sound is all about. His powerful vocals and deep commanding sound differ from any other vocalist. Cliff cries out ballads, and preaches the message of any song he performs, receiving the attention of any audience.
Still in his teenage years, he is known as an accomplished mandolin and guitar player, working in several genre's of music. Cliff remained true to the roots of all music, while still learning the other genre's by playing with several different bands throughout; such as Dirigo Highway country band and The Gelina Family bluegrass band. Although still a teenager, Cliff has over ten years in the music business and has competed through the years winning several awards such as best vocalist, entertainer and the NACMAI (North America Country Music Assn.)Youth Ambassador award.
Cliff's talent is absolutely apparent when he performs and he also has been called one of the most gifted song writers around. Cliff's high lonesome sound and diverse talent make him a foundation and necessity for Breakin' Strings.
Holly Marie - Mandolin, Bass, Vocals
She just picks up the instruments one by one and never puts them down. Within two years, Holly picked up the mandolin, bass, and guitar playing along with her favorite Rhonda Vincent Albums for hours alone during the summer of '06 shortly after meeting her fiance Cliff.
Holly M. Hughes comes from a small town of Corinna growing up hearing her grandfather's mandolin and close friend Ginger Mae playing traditional/classic country tunes from Hank Snow to Loretta Lynn.
Holly's influences are Rhonda Vincent, Alison Krauss, Lonesome River Band, Third Tyme Out, and The Cox Family just to name a few. She listens closely to the harmonies then blends them to her own for a unique, sibling harmony with Amanda that will send chills up your spine.
Mandy Garnette - Bass, Mandolin, Vocals
Mandy comes from a family of performers-grandparents, parents and siblings. Mandy's first stage appearance was when she was just about six years old when she performed at The Weeks Mills Music Festival. She has been performing ever since at Festivals, Fairs and Community events as a solo act, duet with her brother, Cliff and with The Gelina Family Band.
She has participated in several State and National music competitions and received numerous awards in Country, Bluegrass and Gospel catagories for her singing and songwriting. Some of her influences have been Rhonda Vincent, Alison Krauss, The Cox Family, Third Tyme Out, and many more. Her lead and harmony vocals are an essential element for Breakin' Strings.
The fiddle was one of the first instruments that she took an interest in but within the last year while field pickin' at some of the festivals decided the bass was her greatest interest and provides Breakin' Strings with it's solid foundation.
SHe has also been learning the Mandolin with help from Holly, Cliff, Bob, and her father Brian. Lately, she has even showed an interest in the guitar and dobro.
Bob Hamilton - Lead Guitar
Bio for Bob Hamilton coming soon.
Jay Smith - Fiddle
Bio for Jay Smith coming soon.
