Meet the Band
Guitar
Yoseff Tucker, Lead, harmony vocals/Guitar
Band leader Yoseff Tucker is from Caruthers California, deep in the heart of The Central Valley. Known for his amazing guitar playing, he was twice named Guitar Player of the Year by the Northern California Bluegrass Society. In 2010, he shared the title of Male Vocalist of the Year. Yoseff has performed in many bands including The Dalton Mountain Gang, Nell Robinson and Red Level and Windy Hill. Yoseff brings his fine singing and rock solid rhythm guitar to The Central Valley Boys.
Band leader Yoseff Tucker is from Caruthers California, deep in the heart of The Central Valley. Known for his amazing guitar playing, he was twice named Guitar Player of the Year by the Northern California Bluegrass Society. In 2010, he shared the title of Male Vocalist of the Year. Yoseff has performed in many bands including The Dalton Mountain Gang, Nell Robinson and Red Level and Windy Hill. Yoseff brings his fine singing and rock solid rhythm guitar to The Central Valley Boys.
Banjo
Victor Skidanenko Tenor, Lead Vocals/Banjo
Multi-instrumentalist and singer, Victor Skidanenko hails from San Jose CA. Know as one of the finest Banjo players on the West Coast, Victor adds a deep traditional dimension to the band. Singing heartfelt leads and soaring tenor, Victor is an integral part of our signature sound. The youngest member of the band, he has an old soul, steeped in the tradition of this uniquely American music. You might have seen him perform with Rock Ridge and Jenny Lynn and her Real Gone Daddies. We are proud to have him as a member of The Central Valley Boys!
Multi-instrumentalist and singer, Victor Skidanenko hails from San Jose CA. Know as one of the finest Banjo players on the West Coast, Victor adds a deep traditional dimension to the band. Singing heartfelt leads and soaring tenor, Victor is an integral part of our signature sound. The youngest member of the band, he has an old soul, steeped in the tradition of this uniquely American music. You might have seen him perform with Rock Ridge and Jenny Lynn and her Real Gone Daddies. We are proud to have him as a member of The Central Valley Boys!
Mandolin
John Cogdill Lead, baritone vocals/mandolin
John Cogdill is from Squaw Valley, California, in the foothills nestling the eastern side of the central valley of California. John is a multi-talented musician, playing mandolin, guitar, and bass. Here in The Central Valley Boys, John brings his mandolin skills. Whether a fiery fast solo or beautiful tremolo on the slow numbers, it's always with taste and style. John has played in the past with The Dalton Mountain Gang, Red Level and Groundspeed. John rounds out our vocal stack bring his warm baritone voice, A fine person, we know him as "Gentleman John Cogdill"
John Cogdill is from Squaw Valley, California, in the foothills nestling the eastern side of the central valley of California. John is a multi-talented musician, playing mandolin, guitar, and bass. Here in The Central Valley Boys, John brings his mandolin skills. Whether a fiery fast solo or beautiful tremolo on the slow numbers, it's always with taste and style. John has played in the past with The Dalton Mountain Gang, Red Level and Groundspeed. John rounds out our vocal stack bring his warm baritone voice, A fine person, we know him as "Gentleman John Cogdill"
Bass
Dave Gooding MC/bass
Dave Gooding is originally from Bakersfield California, the big apple of the central Valley. You have seen him perform with such bands as Donner Mountain, Borderline, Pacific Ocean Bluegrass and many others. Dave holds the rhythm down with his solid bass playing. He also MC's our shows bringing a bit of Central Valley Boys humor to the show. In addition Dave handles the business and booking chores for the band. We feel lucky to have Dave in The Central Valley Boys .
Dave Gooding is originally from Bakersfield California, the big apple of the central Valley. You have seen him perform with such bands as Donner Mountain, Borderline, Pacific Ocean Bluegrass and many others. Dave holds the rhythm down with his solid bass playing. He also MC's our shows bringing a bit of Central Valley Boys humor to the show. In addition Dave handles the business and booking chores for the band. We feel lucky to have Dave in The Central Valley Boys .
and on the Fiddle...
Peter Hicks Fiddle, Bass Vocals
We are excited to announce our newest member, Peter Hicks. Peter is one of the finest fiddlers around, his tasteful, authentic fiddle playing, and full, powerful voice are just what we need to complete the Central Valley Boys sound. You may have seen Peter playing in Bean Creek, the Courthouse Ramblers, or in one of many other bands in the bay area.
We are excited to announce our newest member, Peter Hicks. Peter is one of the finest fiddlers around, his tasteful, authentic fiddle playing, and full, powerful voice are just what we need to complete the Central Valley Boys sound. You may have seen Peter playing in Bean Creek, the Courthouse Ramblers, or in one of many other bands in the bay area.