Bill
I started playing guitar when I was 14 years old and never took a lesson other then watching others play. I got that from Roy Clark. My first guitar was a Crestline (a Fender copy that my mother bought for me). Like every other kid learning to play, my first song was “Smoke on the Water”. I belonged to a garage band called “Lost Highways” when I was 16. We played parties, dances, and a memorable “Frosty Carnival” for my high school. I was very naive and thought we were great back in “the day”. When I was 17, I met my high school sweetheart and wife, Tammy. I stopped playing in Lost Highways and courted her until she asked me to marry her (just kidding). Tanner Mountain started when I was 21 years old with my brother Tom and good friends Dave and Ronnie. We added a female singer, Angie. Our first live show was for the Stewartstown Jaycees at a Christmas dance, in Dec. 1985, at a local fish and game. We played a set of country, a set of bluegrass, a set of rock-n-roll, and a set of 50’s and 60’s, from which we would dress up in the 50's style slicking our hair back for the "greaser" look and Angie dressed up in a "poodle skirt and saddle shoes". What a picture that made! Dave and Ronnie left the band soon after we started playing and in came Tim Gibbs and Jan Grim. We added several, very talented, individuals over the years to follow but the core group remained Tim, Jan, myself, and my bro’ Tom. Over the many years we weaned the show down to just country, country rock, and classic rock. Tom finally had enough and left the band in 2007. (I think the Glad Crab was too much for him –lol!) So we needed to find a bass player and much to our luck and good fortune Scoob (Gary Pearce) was available. Scooby stayed with TMB until late 2015 and then decided it was time to step back. We were able to convince Tom to get back into it and we are once again still having fun doing what we all love to do. But, as time marches on, 2020 brought the retirement of our Brother from another Mother, Jan. As sad as I was to see him retire, we still wanted to keep playing and we reached out to a very good drummer friend of ours, Toby. Toby was the missing piece to our puzzle and fit in as if he had been there since Day 1. An incredible talent and a willingness to learn new material and our style of playing, the transition was quick. We were once again practicing, albeit through COVID, but nonetheless, getting Tobe up to speed on everything we play. As the country finally let loose all the restrictions associated with COVID, we started to get bookings again. Life...was returning to normal...until...my world was turned upside down.
With the passing of my Brother Tom, in 2022, we faced a cross roads. Tom...one of the originals, one of the staples of this band, my best friend, was gone. We gathered ourselves at a meeting shortly after it happened and we shed some heavy tears and hugs, but we knew...we ALL knew, this is NOT what Tom would have wanted. He would have wanted us to get past it, pick up our sticks and strings, and get back at it. So we collectively decided to keep going. We placed an advertisement for a new bassist, and a total stranger from Quarryville had answered. We knew nothing of this gentleman from "across the river"...lol, but his resume started with "Condolences to us on the loss of your Brother". That resonated with me! Combined with this man's talent and personality, it was the perfect fit and we were very fortunate to welcome Matt, to the band!
My influences over the years were many and have included Marty Stuart, The Kentucky Headhunters, and Blackhawk (whom we got to open for at Red Lion). I grew up with country & bluegrass in my veins, but I rebelled and listened to as much 98 Rock as I could too. I am an 80’s child for all the rock and roll that we play. But I really like it all mostly and I think that’s what makes the band fun to come and watch. We may play a tune for the first time and it just implodes, never to be heard from again, or we may play it and it hits a permanent spot for many shows to follow. Our enthusiasm playing the shows reverberates out into the crowd and when we make mistakes, (side note: we’ve been humbled many times) we laugh at ourselves and carry on. When the crowd sees that, I think it makes them feel like they’re part of the band too. We won’t win any awards for the prettiest or the most talented bands around, but I can promise you if you come out and see us, you’ll have a good time. Tim, Jan, Scoob, Toby, and Matt are all brothers to me and in my opinion, they are the absolute best guys to be “in the band” with. We are truly “Partners, Brothers, and Friends”.
Tanner Mountain is, and continues to be, a “dream come true” for me and I feel very blessed to be around these men and our loyal followers. Our families and friends have made TMB what we are today. So I’d like to say thanks for: The countless load-ins and load-outs that go “overlooked”, I thank you. The practices of songs and constant “do-over’s” to get it right, I thank you. Those “damn lights” that have to be set up and torn down, I thank you. Our muscle (Tommy and Tyler) who keep us loading in and out of every show, I thank you. And to you who read this and have or maybe, have not, seen us, I thank you for coming out to see us and make TMB a part of your evening. I look forward to seeing you at the next show!
Bill
With the passing of my Brother Tom, in 2022, we faced a cross roads. Tom...one of the originals, one of the staples of this band, my best friend, was gone. We gathered ourselves at a meeting shortly after it happened and we shed some heavy tears and hugs, but we knew...we ALL knew, this is NOT what Tom would have wanted. He would have wanted us to get past it, pick up our sticks and strings, and get back at it. So we collectively decided to keep going. We placed an advertisement for a new bassist, and a total stranger from Quarryville had answered. We knew nothing of this gentleman from "across the river"...lol, but his resume started with "Condolences to us on the loss of your Brother". That resonated with me! Combined with this man's talent and personality, it was the perfect fit and we were very fortunate to welcome Matt, to the band!
My influences over the years were many and have included Marty Stuart, The Kentucky Headhunters, and Blackhawk (whom we got to open for at Red Lion). I grew up with country & bluegrass in my veins, but I rebelled and listened to as much 98 Rock as I could too. I am an 80’s child for all the rock and roll that we play. But I really like it all mostly and I think that’s what makes the band fun to come and watch. We may play a tune for the first time and it just implodes, never to be heard from again, or we may play it and it hits a permanent spot for many shows to follow. Our enthusiasm playing the shows reverberates out into the crowd and when we make mistakes, (side note: we’ve been humbled many times) we laugh at ourselves and carry on. When the crowd sees that, I think it makes them feel like they’re part of the band too. We won’t win any awards for the prettiest or the most talented bands around, but I can promise you if you come out and see us, you’ll have a good time. Tim, Jan, Scoob, Toby, and Matt are all brothers to me and in my opinion, they are the absolute best guys to be “in the band” with. We are truly “Partners, Brothers, and Friends”.
Tanner Mountain is, and continues to be, a “dream come true” for me and I feel very blessed to be around these men and our loyal followers. Our families and friends have made TMB what we are today. So I’d like to say thanks for: The countless load-ins and load-outs that go “overlooked”, I thank you. The practices of songs and constant “do-over’s” to get it right, I thank you. Those “damn lights” that have to be set up and torn down, I thank you. Our muscle (Tommy and Tyler) who keep us loading in and out of every show, I thank you. And to you who read this and have or maybe, have not, seen us, I thank you for coming out to see us and make TMB a part of your evening. I look forward to seeing you at the next show!
Bill
Tim
I started playing guitar when I was about 10 years old and my cousin, who was attending Lebanon Valley College, gave me a plastic acoustic guitar. I had no idea what I was playing but I played till by fingers bled. When I think back it amazes me that 40 years later I've played over 1000 shows and opened shows for bands like The Bellamy Bros, Blackhawk, and Tracy Byrd all because of that plastic guitar. I honestly don't believe I would have been a musician if that had not happened. I went to Shippensburg State College where I continued playing coffeehouses with a fellow student and did a little recording. I remember once we were using the college radio station to record and didn't realize we were going out live over the college radio station. That was awesome. After Shippensburg I had another music career defining moment when I met Jeff Price (aka: JP) while playing at an open mic night at the Mackley’s Mill Inn in Hellam. He said he was in a band that needed a guitar player. At the time I only had an acoustic guitar but he insisted I go to one of their practices and he would take care of the equipment. I did and ended up playing with "The Hustler Band" for about 10 years. The good old days when the bar tab was more than we got paid! We played about 75 jobs a year while holding down fulltime jobs. It was a challenge but we were young and it was awesome. I was nearing the end of my time with The Hustler Band and needed a change when I ran into Bill, Jack, and Tom Anderson from Tanner Mountain at a show. We were all from Stewartstown and I had known them since as far back as I can remember. I told them to let me know if they ever have an opening and amazingly Tom called me shortly after to see if I was interested in taking the place of their departing guitar player. I said yes and that was that. To this day I wonder if I hadn't gotten that plastic guitar, if I hadn't met JP, and if Tom, Bill, and Jack had not come to one of our shows what my musical career (if I had one) would have been like. One last thing, I have to thank my parents and Campbell’s Music House in Spry for making it possible for me to get the equipment I needed to pursue my dream. Without them, this experience may never have happened.
Tim
Tim
Matt
Matt Green is a skilled bass player who hails from Gettysburg, PA, but now resides in Quarryville. His musical journey began in the fourth grade when he picked up the trombone, and later switched to the tuba during high school. However, he switched back to the trombone, after realizing he could earn money playing in bars!
After graduation, Matt spent several years touring the region with Harrisburg based ska band Notchoma. Despite settling into a career as a cabinet maker and starting a family, Matt's love for music never waned and continued to perform when possible. He discovered the bass guitar while playing at church and quickly fell in love with it.
Matt has had numerous opportunities and experiences through music that have enriched his life. He has a deep affinity for marching activities and has fond memories of being a member of the Baltimore Ravens Marching Band, which afforded him the opportunity to attend many home games. He also celebrated a World Championship while marching with Westshoremen Drum and Bugle Corps from Harrisburg, PA.
Matt pursued a degree in Music Education from Montana State University and joined the Bozeman, MT-based band BlueJack. With them, he played at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT, as well as several summers at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD.
Outside of music, Matt is actively involved in various philanthropic fraternal organizations, where he volunteers his time and resources to help those in need. He also teaches private instrumental lessons and enjoys mentoring young musicians.
Matt is a devoted husband to his adoring wife Jona and father to two wonderful boys, Holden and Kenton, both of whom are talented musicians. He is an active member of his home church's worship ministries, where he serves both as a musician and as a member of the tech team. Matt also volunteers as much time as he can with the Solanco High School Music Department, serving as treasurer of the Solanco Music Boosters and Equipment Manager for the Marching Band.
Matt
After graduation, Matt spent several years touring the region with Harrisburg based ska band Notchoma. Despite settling into a career as a cabinet maker and starting a family, Matt's love for music never waned and continued to perform when possible. He discovered the bass guitar while playing at church and quickly fell in love with it.
Matt has had numerous opportunities and experiences through music that have enriched his life. He has a deep affinity for marching activities and has fond memories of being a member of the Baltimore Ravens Marching Band, which afforded him the opportunity to attend many home games. He also celebrated a World Championship while marching with Westshoremen Drum and Bugle Corps from Harrisburg, PA.
Matt pursued a degree in Music Education from Montana State University and joined the Bozeman, MT-based band BlueJack. With them, he played at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT, as well as several summers at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD.
Outside of music, Matt is actively involved in various philanthropic fraternal organizations, where he volunteers his time and resources to help those in need. He also teaches private instrumental lessons and enjoys mentoring young musicians.
Matt is a devoted husband to his adoring wife Jona and father to two wonderful boys, Holden and Kenton, both of whom are talented musicians. He is an active member of his home church's worship ministries, where he serves both as a musician and as a member of the tech team. Matt also volunteers as much time as he can with the Solanco High School Music Department, serving as treasurer of the Solanco Music Boosters and Equipment Manager for the Marching Band.
Matt
Toby
I started drumming in fifth grade under the direction of Dale Benshoof. I played drums in Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and marched with the Hill Top Majorette & Drum Corps. with my brother, Scott, until graduation from Susquehannock High School in 1984. I took private lessons under Ormando Graziosi, and later taught private lessons myself. I then graduated from Williamson School of Mechanical Trade in 8w7 (1987). I played country music with Randy Hake, in the group known as “Ricochet Ridge”, and “The Foxy Dudes”, with Bernard Bacon and Donald Frey. One of my fondest memories with “The Dudes” was opening a show for “Grandpa Jones” & “Little Jimmy Dickens”. I played Christian music in a several groups at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located in Rinely, Pa., and tried my hand at “Big Band” and “40’s Jazz”. Now, I am happy to return to “Country Music” and “Classic Rock” with the Tanner Mountain Band. I know it will be exciting playing with the band, instead of dancing with friends in front of them at local venues like the former York County Fiddlers Assoc., various Legions, VFW’s, The Glad Crab, or private parties.
Road Crew
It is safe to say, that as the band grows..."older", the equipment gets heavier, further to carry, and takes more time to set up. TMB would probably have traded our guitars and drums for suds and stools long ago. With that said, we cannot forget our beloved roadies!!! Tom (left) and Tyler (right), keep our band moving in and moving out of each and every show and we are forever grateful for them. Next to Pop, (and I would hate to choose which out of the three) these men are TMB's biggest fans! We cannot thank them enough for hanging out with us! From the early days of Tommy rocking tube socks and shorts (we have pics...lol) singing "Your mama don't dance" and a very young Ty, singing out loud at the kitchen table with headphones "Third rock from the sun", to the late night load outs, coordinating "what goes in the truck next?", to getting us back in "less intoxicating" frames of mind, their contributions to TMB will always be appreciated and remembered! Thank You Men!!!
It is safe to say, that as the band grows..."older", the equipment gets heavier, further to carry, and takes more time to set up. TMB would probably have traded our guitars and drums for suds and stools long ago. With that said, we cannot forget our beloved roadies!!! Tom (left) and Tyler (right), keep our band moving in and moving out of each and every show and we are forever grateful for them. Next to Pop, (and I would hate to choose which out of the three) these men are TMB's biggest fans! We cannot thank them enough for hanging out with us! From the early days of Tommy rocking tube socks and shorts (we have pics...lol) singing "Your mama don't dance" and a very young Ty, singing out loud at the kitchen table with headphones "Third rock from the sun", to the late night load outs, coordinating "what goes in the truck next?", to getting us back in "less intoxicating" frames of mind, their contributions to TMB will always be appreciated and remembered! Thank You Men!!!