Curtis Bailey, singer song-writer , is also a multi-instrumentalist. He plays drums , guitar , bass, and especially mandolin

He learned the guitar at the age of Thirteen after his dad showed him a few chords . He played rock and roll in the late sixties and early seventies.

His attention turned to bluegrass in the early eighties and he  got his start with " Robin Tackett and a Taste of Grass" . He has played in various bands thru the years.

He is also a substitue mandolin player in "Poverty String Band" when they call on him.

Curtis makes his home in Southern Ohio , the beautiful place of his roots

He has finished a stint of playing in "The Shelpman Bros. Band" as an electric guitar and mandolin man as well as harmony and lead singer.

He has now formed a new band called Gypsy Traveler

He has also played in the Columbus,Ohio based "Grassahol"

In 2007 his attention has turned to country music and guitar and mandolin.

I Like riding it keeps me in touch with the wind....ah sweet freedom