Ken Scoggins & Miller's Creek is a traditional, all acoustic bluegrass band formed in 1999 following a yearly jam session at the city park in Newport, Tn. Since that time Miller's Creek has been performing for receptive crowds at many large bluegrass venues. The band has logged nearly 10,000 miles per month during it's busiest seasons while receiving a significant amount of both radio and television programming each year. Current and former members have worked with the Larry Stephenson, Marty Raybon, and Raymond Fairchild Bands. |
| Ken Scoggins is a veteran bluegrass musician who's singing style is reminiscent of first generation bluegrass musicians. Ken has traveled extensively throughout the U.S.performing for receptive crowds at many of the nation’s larger bluegrass venues. Ken has now assembled a Miller’s Creek group that is the most solid of the band’s tenure. Ken is a BMI affiliated songwriter and performs and records with his '54 Martin D-28, '53 and Martin D- 18, guitars. The '54 was purchased several years ago from John R. Bowman. John played the instrument while a member of Allison Krauss And Union Station. |
| Doug Rankin resides in beautiful Mtn. Rest, SC and joins Ken for a sixth season on duet and trio harmonies. Though a multi- instrumentalist, Doug covers the mandolin duties and writes many of the band's original tunes. Doug is a BMI affiliated songwriter and co-owner with Ken in Verner Mill Publishing. Over the years, Doug has acquired quite a collection of instruments. |
| Gentleman Bill Scoggins, Ken's brother, begins his third year with the band after his stint with Raymond Fairchild, King of the Smokey Mountain Banjo Pickers. Bill now resides at his home in Rock Hill, but still has the enviable task of spending his winters in sunny Florida. When on tour, Bill drives the bus for the band and plays his '41 Kay bass on stage prepared and set up by Jerry Fretwell of Staunton, Virginia. "Photo by CandidPix.Info" |
| Joe Coffey makes his home in Powder Springs, Ga and joined the band in '09 on banjo. Joe is an exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist and brings lead, baritone, and tenor parts to the bands vocal harmonies. Joe has performed previously with other great local and regional acts and is a highly respected Scruggs style picker. Joe performs with his '77 Gibson "Mastertone" RB-250. |
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