The Tidalwave Road Bluegrass Band:

BEN PARKER
Banjo, Vocals
Benjamin Russell Parker grew up in Williamsburg and McKee, Kentucky and still makes his home in Williamsburg today.

Ben started playing music at age 19, being heavily influenced by Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and Dave Evans. As a multi-instrumentalist, Ben plays Banjo, Guitar and Fiddle.

Before Tidalwave Road was born, he was a proud member of the ‘Colonel’ Larry Fuller Band. Fuller was a 40-year veteran musician and beloved Kentucky Colonel who was adored far and wide by his fans and sadly passed in 2007.

As a founding member of Tidalwave Road, Ben Parker brings his unique Banjo and vocal stylings to the band along with his good humor. He is a professional Barber by day and is happily married to his lovely wife Trish, with whom he has two children, Cole and Landenn.

Ben also loves to kayak, ride ATV’s, and try to build fiddles.

CARLIE PARKER
Mandolin, Vocals
Carlie Parker grew up on Tidal Wave Road in Rockholds, Kentucky and still makes his home in Rockholds today.
Carlie started playing music at age 8, and credits his Grandparent and his Uncle Nick as his biggest influences. As a multi-instrumentalist, Carlie plays Mandolin and Guitar.
As a founding member of Tidalwave Road, and kin to Ben, Carlie brings his special family blend of harmony to the band. He is a professional bus driver and mower by day and is happily married to his best friend, with whom he has one son that he is currently teaching how to play music.

DANIEL PARKER
Bass
Daniel Parker grew up in Corbin, Kentucky and still makes his home in Corbin today.

Daniel started playing music later in life at age 31, and enjoys a wide range of music from Metallica to John Prine. His favorite all-time Bluegrass artist is Tim O’Brien. Daniel is the backbone to the hard-driving Tidalwave sound with his rock solid bass skills.

He manufactures custom cutting tools by day and enjoys drawing and spending time with the love of his life and their poodle that sleeps between them every night.

ROBERT SULFRIDGE
Guitar
Robert Sulfridge grew up in Whitley County, Kentucky and makes his home in Williamsburg, Kentucky today.
Robert started playing music at 6 years old, and was heavily influenced by a diverse list of players including Tony Rice, Wyatt Rice, Cody Kilby, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Carlos Santana, BB King and Mike Riddle. He is a multi-instrumentalist, fluent in Guitar, Mandolin and Piano. Robert is also the sound technician for the band, their annual bluegrass festival, and other events. His open mind and creative vision lend a hand in pushing the boundaries of traditional bluegrass for the band on song selection for recording and stage.
By day, Robert is Vice President of Die Casting Company and also loves camping, attending live music events, ‘Mom & Pop’ coffee shops, all with his wife and best friend, Jessica. Robert and Jessica have two ‘fur-children,’ Moose, a Saint Bernard, and Max, a Bernese Mountain Dog.