The group is made up of musicians from the lake country area including singer and Mandolin player, Bob McDermott. Bob actually started out playing drums in the late 70s touring the Midwest with a country act, The Armadillo Desert Band. The past 10 years he has lead the local Rock & Roll band, Legacy.  All the while he has also played mandolin with various types of acts including Bluegrass, Country and Rockabilly, and most recently with the Acoustic Duo, Dan & Bob. "The mandolin gives me a chance to explore other musical boundaries, including playing leads,", indicates Bob, "And the backbeat chop, is very much like the snare drum, laying down a solid rhythm."

Playing guitar in the band is Bob"s 17-year-old son, Steve McDermott.  Steve also started on drums but picked up the guitar 3 years ago. He says the drums helped learn timing, but finds the guitar more challenging.  Although relatively new to the professional music scene, he is already well known in the local bluegrass circles as part of the next generation of bluegrass musicians, keeping the traditional acoustic music alive. Along with some of the traditional music, Steve enjoys the jam bands, starting with the Grateful Dead to the String Cheese Incident. He has strong rhythm and very creative lead playing.

The most traditional member of the Grass & Eclectic Co. is the banjo player, John Bashaw. He's just come off a 5-year stint with the Milwaukee based Bluegrass band, Pickin Up Speed, playing throughout the upper Midwest. John says he discovered the banjo while attending Cornell University and was hooked.  He has been playing in and out of bands ever since.  With a lonesome sounding voice, John sings lead and adds strong harmony. A veteran singer, he has performed in NY, England and a production of Messiah.  Always the bluegrass advocate, John has organized the Annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival and several local jams.

Laying down the bass foundation in the band is Jeff Couillard, the Stringmeister. Fellow musicians say, "If it has strings, Jeff can play it. Very active in the church music ministry, Jeff has done everything from running sound to currently playing in the worship band at the Lake Country Bible Church. His love for music began in the junior high when he first played the upright bass in the school orchestra, and now picking up the upright again, has brought him full circle.

Available for Church Festivals, Community Events and anywhere acoustic music is enjoyed, The Grass & Eclectic Co. is an eclectic mix of music and musicians, resulting an a blend of bluegrass favorites and popular songs to appeal to all ages. Energy Star approved for a family friendly, professional performance.