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The Ghost Riders capture a broad range of music, featuring originals from their four contemporary album releases Any Time, Any Place, Anywhere; Still Kickin’; Still Pickin'; The Highway; Fit To Be Tied plus the unique renditions of seasonal tunes in Greetin’ the Season {the Ghost Riders Holiday CD}, then add some traditional classics.  The Ghost Riders show lifts your spirit with drivin’ "Hardcore Country" music with a twang, that makes listeners of all ages want to get out and dance and have fun.

The Ghost Riders, with over 14 years together, do an average of 130 shows a year and enjoy the opportunity to share their common music experience in many venues across the surrounding countryside, such as Concerts, Festivals, Fairs, Carnivals, Fundraisers, Dance Halls, Clubs, Village Gazebos, Casinos, Roadhouses, and the list keeps growing.

Some of The Ghost Riders events of note have been successful appearances, opening shows for George Jones and Billy Ray Cyrus at the Majestic Theater, Ricky Van Shelton at the North Fork Music Park. Also appearances with Restless Heart; BR-549; Aaron Tippon, Mark Chestnut, Mustang Sally, and the Dixie Chiclets. As Host Band for contestants of the True Value Country Showdown at the Monroe County Fair; at various Genesee/Orleans Arts Council sponsored Concert Series events, plus the Annual Hometown Festival in St. Mary's, PA; performing at the Tom Wahl's Summer Concerts Series in Avon, the Charcoal Corral Summer Concerts at Silver Lake, the Genesee and Orleans County Fairs, and the Stafford Firemen’s Carnival; playing on the “infamous” Flatbed Truck Tours;  at the Tonawanda's "Concert on the Canal" series, the Lilac Festival, Appl-Umpkin Festival, and the Naples Grape Festival; the Jackson Square Concert Series, the Wing-Ding Fest and Fourth of July Concert in our hometown, Batavia, NY, plus numerous regular repeat engagements {see Shows page}.

"Mild" Bill Pitcher - vocals, bass guitar
      "Mild" was not always "mild" but time ages some things for the better. Growing up around a strong country music influence playing with his father and brother before even reaching teenage. Now the elder of the group he claims credit for many musical memories.


"Mild" has shared the stage with Chubby Checker, Dr. Hook and his Medicine Show, Rhonda Vincent, Allison Krause and Union Station. Member: National Assoc. of Songwriters.

Jimmy "Steel" Duvall - pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar, dobro 
     Being the baby in the group is the only thing Jimmy comes last at. His unique style and great playing ability puts him in the middle of any musical crowd. In fact it earned him the label "Steel". His love of country music comes through loud & clear.


Jimmy has shared the stage with, Charlie Daniels, Eddie Rabbitt, Ricky Skaggs, Randy Travis, and many more. Member: International Pedal Steel Guitar Association.

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James "Jimmy" Sweet - vocals, electric guitar
     The newest member of The Ghost Riders is glad to be back on guitar after a 20 year stretch playing bass in the Buffalo area. He also plays piano and writes songs. Jim has shared the stage with many great performers over the years while working with some of Buffalo's finest country groups. Jim looks forward to making many new friends "gigging" with The Ghost Riders.


Jimmy has shared the stage with Dan Seals, Asleep at the Wheel, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Lonestar, John Michael Montgomery, Lee Greenwood, Gary Puckett, Lee Ann Womack, Junior Brown, Leroy Parnell.

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"Big" Bob Norton - drums
     Bob is "Big" in more ways than one. He is a big music lover, supporter and performer. He has a willingness big as Texas, but especially he has the, "big" and solid, beat that this band relies on. His feel for any song the band chooses to do, shows the taste and touch he brings.


Bob has shared the stage with, Tracy Byrd, Ricky Van Shelton, and is an old "high school friend" with fellow drummer John Dittrich of Restless Heart.