Stony Ridge
A Family Tradition
STONY RIDGE
In the 70’s as a teen Ken Peade along with a cousin Doug Francis revived the band name as The Stony Ridge Boys and started performing on WODI Radio in Brookneal every Saturday on Uncle Joe Johnson’s Farm and Fun Time Show. Popularity grew and this era of Stony Ridge went on to be the National Bluegrass Band of the Year, Vocal and Instrumental Group of the year getting a recording offer from RCA records. Stony Ridge launched the careers of many well know musicians who would come and go with the show. In the 80’s Tim Peade brother of Ken reached the age to travel. This era of Stony Ridge along with Doug Francis and Ronnie Francis recorded two Albums which are now in the Bluegrass Legends listings and a 45 recorded called Country Morning which received much play from AM Giants like WSM, WWVA & on Dave Nemo’s all night trucking show out of New Orleans. Stony Ridge was on the road with 200 or more shows a year. Stony Ridge music was heard during the first years of the Cantaloupe Festival in Halifax County when Bluegrass music was featured. Eventually most members grew up, married and settled into living here in the County. Ken then moved to Nashville worked recording sessions, around the Opry & toured with a lot of shows. In 1990 Ken got into television, music and entertainment business while still working with various shows. Even though Peademont Entertainment was started in 87 while Ken was working out of Nashville. Now Peademont Entertainment books events, produces television and recordings all over the USA. The TV Show Peademont Entertainment (music, talk and variety is approaching it’s 15th season having been aired on ABC, PAX and UPN.
The family tradition continues as Stony Ridge Ken Peade along with brother Tim Peade, cousin Doug Francis, Ronnie Francis & Glenn Waller. Stony Ridge still continues good vocals with tight harmony, a variety of music played on Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo & Bass and the most important piece to any show, entertainment.
Ken Peade - Banjo,Guitar,Mandolin, Lead Vocals, Baritone & Low Tenor
Doug Francis - Guitar, Lead Vocals, Baritone &Tenor
Tim Peade - Mandolin, Guitar & Bass, Lead Vocals, Baritone & Low Tenor
Glenn Waller - Guitar, Lead Vocals, Baritone & Low Tenor
Ronnie Francis - Bass - Bass Vocals
Guest Vocals - Kelly Puckett
Stony Ridge is available for Festivals, Fairs, Clubs, Churches & motivation sales promotions.
Former band members and guest players:
Guitar Players : Lester Francis, Dave Ratcliff, Clyde Bailey, Bill Bradley, Ken Peade, Kermit Wright, Norman Wright, Tinker Epperson, James Clay, Bob Thomas
Bass Players : Richard Woosley, Wimpy Doss, Don Shores, John Wade, E.T Conner, Ernie Sykes, Lynn Woodall, John Palmer, Roger Boothe, Jimmy Glass, Spider Gilliam, Ray Jordon, Gregg Williams, Kermit Wright, Russell Jordon, Pat Murphy
Mandolin Players: Norman Wright, Rick Allred, Eddie King, Ricky Riddle, Ken Peade, Ricky Ellis, Hershal Sizemore , Matt Allred
Banjo Players: Levi Epperson, Roy Norton, Ken Peade, James Bailey, Steve Dilling, Billy Edwards
Fiddle Players: Claude Tuggle, Earl Link, James Bailey, Joe Edwards, Buck Wade, Les Woodie, Derwin Hinson, Bob Thomas, Dewy Brown
Dobro : Jimmy Kidd, Steve Wilson, Derwin Hinson
We dedicate this site to our heritage of over 100 years of family musicians, our friends in radio, television, Grand Ole Opry & a special tribute to the late & great Bob Thomas who along with his his wife Shirl & sons Brian and Frank gave us a lot of support when we needed it most.
We also thank VA stations and announcers, WFLO - Henry Fulture, WMNA- Charlotte Wells & WKDE - Les Woodie for all their support on radio.
Stony Ridge Music Samples
Bluegrass Songs
Bluegrass Audio
I'll go stepping too - Studio
Medley Sample - Studio
Bluegrass Video
Living With The Shades Pulled Down - From TV Show - Ken & guests Steve Dilling & John Wade
You Don't Know My Mind - From TV Show - Ken & guests Steve Dilling, John Wade & Doug Driskell
Country Songs
Following the Feeling - Studio
Did I Say Good By The Wrong Way
I Can't Get Over Loving You Last Night
Stay Tuned More To Come !!
Kenny & Kelly - Bio & Live music video samples
One of the most entertaining shows of that era.
Live at The Dark Hollow in Montgomery, Alabama
" Places Performed " (partial list)
ABWA - American Legion's East Coast - Amway - Berry Hill Resorts, South Boston, VA - Brookneal Festival -
Captain Staunton's Inn - Clarksville Festival - Country Caravan -
Church of God of Prophecy , VA District & GA ( Atlanta Area ) - Country Style , OK. -
Easter Seal Society - Children's Miracle Network - Gladys Festival -
Grandview Lake - Halifax PA. Festival - Jaycees - Lions Club - MCM -
Old 97 Day - Rip Rap Festivals - Long Island Ruritan's -
Sandy Beach Festival - Sheraton Inns - Stony Ridge Festival -
Halifax Hotel - South Boston Harvest Festival - The Hilltop - The Lodge - The State Line
Thousand Trails, VA & PA - VA Beach - Lynchburg College - Longwood College - Farmville
Fest - Flounder Bay - State College, PA - Danta's - Highway - PA, Dan River Opry, Prizery, Liberty Fireman's Fest.,
Brookneal Day in the Town, Festival in the Park - Raleigh ,NC & more
Festivals, Schools , Concerts & Military bases .
call 434-349-6189
