Rodger King is a pro both on and off the stage. Originally from Humnoke, Arkansas, Rodger has a vast background in bluegrass and country music. A talented singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, he has played with The Grand Prairie Boys, Buffalo City Ramblers, the Troy Cook Band, and as a solo artist. In a Bluegrass Unlimited Review of Penn and King's 2016 album KingPenn, Bill Conger wrote fittingly of King, "If I were to imagine the voice of the Marlboro man, it would be Rodger King. His traditional sounds breathes gritty life into [his] songs."
Originally hailing from Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and now residing in central Arkansas, Josh's journey in bluegrass music was shaped by the teachings of Robbie Boone, Janet Davis, Tina Hart, and the influential Arkansas-Missouri bluegrass band, Lonesome Road. With a foundational focus in Scruggs-style banjo playing, Josh has skillfully incorporated melodic-style and single-string techniques to complement the rocky, bluesy, swingy, and folky tunes that have made their way into the Bluegrass genre. Drawing inspiration from legendary banjo players J.D. Crowe, Jim Mills, Terry Baucom, and Jason Burleson, Josh strives to craft unique breaks rooted in the melody and vocal inflections of each song.
As a member of the Casey Penn Band, Josh thrives on the songwriting and song choices of Casey Penn, whose repertoire seeks to honor the roots of bluegrass while propelling the genre into new and exciting territories.
As bassist for the band, Will Penn unifies the band's sound and adds invaluable dimension and depth. Pulling influences from players like Charlie Hayden and Edgar Meyer, he delivers critical timing, versatility of style, and a great ear for arranging new music.
Andy Novara is a multi-instrumentalist, music teacher, and session player residing in the St. Louis area of Missouri. Growing up in Illinois, he was exposed to bluegrass while working summers at Cypress Creek Wildlife Refuge and from there developed an interest in the music of Bill Monroe, Tony Rice, and Earl Scruggs. Highly educated in all types of music, Andy holds a Masters in Jazz Performance and has studied with master musicians such as Bobby Hicks, Mike Compton, and Rick Haydon.