To the Traditionally Wound, bluegrass music is not just about the music. Family, friends, good times and bad, wind their way into their music and create an atmosphere that is warm, friendly and real. They are as comfortable ripping into the hard driving instrumentals, as they are with the vocally rich ballads.

Formed in 2007, Traditionally Wound is comprised of a richly talented group of Canadian veteran bluegrass musicians. Although fairly new as a band, the members are no strangers to the stage which is apparent the first time you see them. Their comfortable way of expressing their music and the open, obvious fun they experience every time they play is what Traditionally Wound is all about.

Keeping their music rooted in the traditional sound allows a focal point for the band to bring together the individual talents of the group to a common end… Real. Good. Bluegrass.

If you should have the opportunity to see these guys, don’t hesitate to go over and say “Hi”, meet the band, have a tune… and maybe stick around for a nightcap ;)

 

Jerry McNulty, started playing the banjo & guitar at an early age and attended Bluegrass Festivals, Banjo Contests and Music Festivals with his family. Jerry, Ken & David Talbot often swapped 1st, 2nd & 3rd places during these contests. He has gone on to become a multi-instrumentalist and is one of Ontario’s premier flat picking guitar players. Jerry is comfortable  to sing any part, has an ear for arranging great harmonies, and is a proficient song writer. He was an early member of the award winning Bruce County Grass and has lead his own band Boys from the Bruce for many years. Jerry has the most extensive knowledge of country and bluegrass music of anyone you will ever meet. This, his great repore with the band and audiences alike, and his incredible musicianship create an energy on stage that you just have to see. Jerry Currently resides in Kincardine, Ontario with his wife Betty Anne and 4 children.

Jim McNulty, began his early bluegrass schooling when older brother Jerry began teaching him to sing tenor harmony while their family was attending the festivals on the circuit. Jim later picked up a guitar and began singing lead and became a solid rhythm player. Equally at home singing lead, tenor & baritone his extrodinary powerhouse vocals and 6 foot 5 inch stature dominate any stage he walks onto. Now together with his older brother Jerry, their sibling harmonies are a standout. Jim is well on his way to becoming THE voice of Canadian bluegrass music. Jim currently resides just outside of Cobourg, Ontario with his wife Karen and 2 children.

Ken Groomes, started playing banjo at a very early age and attended bluegrass festivals with his Mom & Dad. Ken quickly became quite proficient on the banjo and began entering banjo contests that were plentiful in the 70’s & 80’s and competed against Jerry Mc Nulty & David Talbot among other great young banjo players of the day. Ken is famous in his own rite having been nominated and winning the Central Canadian Banjo Player of the Year Award numerous times. He is the solid achor behind Traditionally Wound and continously amazes audiences, band members and even him-self from time to time. Ken currently resides in Huntsville, Ontario

Sheldon Speedie, was introduced to fiddle & country music through his grandfather who played regularly at family functions and at the local one room school house in the rural farming community he grew up in. After taking some fiddle lessons at an early age he lost interest for a number of years. Sheldon was bitten by the bluegrass bug in his early teens while attending some of the local bluegrass shows that were a regular occurrence at the Port Elgin beach in the summer. He picked up the guitar and took some lessons from local Bluegrass teacher Jim MacDonald and later got attached to the Doghouse Bass. He has been nominated many times in recent years for Bass Player of the Year at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards. Sheldon's feel for "how it should be done" is a little known contribution to Traditionally Wound's overall sound. If Kenny is the anchor, Sheldon is the boat that carries the band. Sheldon currently lives in Port Elgin, Ontario with his wife Marlene and 2 children.

Nick McDonald, started playing guitar at age 12, picked up the mandolin at age 14 and went on to perform with the vocal giants McDonald Bluegrass as well as the award winning Hard Ryde. Nick has a distinct sound that is unmistakeable bluegrass which has lead him to being recognized as Mandolin Player of the Year, 5 years in a row at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards. Nick sings all parts with ease and his songwriting abilities are second to none with Nick winning Composer of the Year in 2006 at the CCBA’s. Nick currently resides in Shelburne Ontario with his lovely wife Shelly and their four children.

Wayne Ferguson, born in Sarnia, Ontario, started playing old time fiddle at the age of 12 and competed in the contest circuit for 8 years until he switched over to play bluegrass music. Wayne is a versatile Fiddle and Mandolin player having performed with numerous Country and Bluegrass Bands which include Mac Wiseman, The Good Brothers, The Foggy Hogtown Boys, Terry Sumsion, Diane Chase, Johnny Burke, Harold MacIntyre and Honi Deaton and Dream to name a few. Waynes achievements include being voted "Fiddle Player" 5 times and "Mandolin Player" 4 times at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards. Over the years with his outstanding fiddle playing and soulfull baratone, Wayne has had a tremendous impact to the Ontario bluegrass scene. Wayne now resides in Gravenhurst, Ontario with his wife Valerie and 2 children.