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		More Performers For 2004: Karissa Stepter Karissa Stepter is an accomplished artist from Southern Illinois, who has performed on stages from New York to Branson. This little lady, with a voice well beyond her years, is a total package of talent and entertainment. Her fun and energetic personality will please any crowd. This bright young singer has her future sights set on Nashville and a professional recording career. Here are just a few of her accomplishments: * 2004 North America Country Music Association, International Youth "Female Country Vocalist of the Year" * 2003 Kentucky Country Music Association "Female Entertainer of the Year" http://www.karissastepter.com Bob Timmers Bob, the oldest of six children, was born in Appleton, Wisconsin March, 8, 1941 - so he was there when all the action started in the mid 1950s. During the 1970s and 1980s Bob spent most of his time with his family and the family's publishing business, but still kept one ear tuned to his roots ... rockabilly, early rock and traditional country music. When Bob visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, He was disappointed to see displays that just didn't fit the mold of early rock and rockabilly. He then when on line to the rockabilly e-mail discussion group and suggested that someone form a real "Rockabilly Hall of Fame" and do it online to keep the cost down and the exposure up. Bob volunteered to give it a try and with the help of Joe Wajgel, the "Rockabilly Hall of Fame" was born March 21, 1997. He had the Rockabilly Hall of Fame name and logo registered and trademarked with the Federal Government, so no one else would be able to use (or miss-use) it. June 5, 2000, Bob moved from Wisconsin to the Nashville, Tennessee area and set up the Rockabilly Hall of Fame office at Burns Station Sound, 211 College St. in Burns, TN 37029. The building contains an excellent vintage recording studio, owned by Gordon D. Stinson. http://www.rockabillyhall.com/BobTimmers1.html Steve Turnbow I started playing as a professional muscian in 1956, in clubs and honky tonks around the west Ky. area. I have played with many groups since the early days of my career, please forgive me if I leave anyones name off of this list. I have played lead guitar with the following persons or groups. The most famous fellow I ever played with was Carl Smith. I have played with DeWitt(Scotty) Scott, noted steel guitar player and member of the steel guitar hall of fame, Rick Charles, recording artist and song writer, Larry Rolens and the Country Playboys, Larry Rolens Jr. and Cottonwood, later known as Bay Wolf, Jerry Adams and the Country Music Machine, Stacey Collins, who now performs with the Lucky Star Band, Harold Bean and the Mid-nighters, Howard Bolton, and last but not least Tommy Jennings. I now perform as guitarist and vocalist with Margaret Penn, and as a single act, using recorded back ground tracks. I have enjoyed playing music for almost 50 years and have learned from the best musicians, traditional country music has to offer as entertainers. I play lead guitar, some steel, and perform vocals. Click Here For More Artists


2004 Artist Index Main Events Special Guest: Buster Doss Guitar Pickin' Mama Leona Williams Keith Thompson CanJoe John Lolene Ernie Ashworth Frank James Colonel Robert Morris W.S. Holland Dalton Roberts Joe Rucker Lowell Shyette Britni Jean Hendrickson The Mateki's Ben Adler Tammy Cassidy Bobby Wynne Jose Daniel FOXX Margaret Penn Joanna And Julie Allen Les Alexander Angela White Karissa Stepter Bob Timmers Fred Atkins Robert Clarkson Phil McGarrah James Segrest Roger Liles John Story Aaron Jesy Keys Harold Rogers Milton Woolridge Jack Greene Candi Carpenter Steve Turnbow