About Us

Jimbob Marsden...Lead Vocals & Standup Bass: Jimbob has played guitar in bands since he was a youngster. In the late 60's and 70's he played Soul, Rhythm & Blues and classic Rock, opened for Carlton Show Band a few times. He found his Country Roots during the 80's with the band Country Cactus played many venues in Ontario. Early 2000 he had the pleasure of opening for Willie Nelson in Waco Texas at a fundraiser and also found his Bluegrass Roots and started playing bass for Milburn Stone. In 2009 he brought together a group of friends for a gig and they have been together ever since as "The SweetGrass Band"

Ginny Mcilmoyle...Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar-Songwriter: Ginny started out with a guitar and a song 20 years ago, music had engulfed every aspect of her life. Established Country entertainer now making an impact on the Bluegrass scene since 2009. Nominated for Female Vocalist 2013 for the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards. Her passion for writing and expression of songs will have you anticipating for the next move. Always recreating herself so people won't get bored. Ginny wrote the Sweetgrass Song on this site, that SweetGrass performed live in concert at the Keene United Church

 
Please welcome new members :

Roly Barlow on vocals and Mandolin..a great friend and musician

John Partridge, strong vocal harmonies, Banjo and Guitar Lead..also well known in the bluegrass circuit, formally in the band Cody
 
Please welcome our newest member, one of Canada's greatest guitar player Marc Roy, also doubles up on mandolin, fiddle and vocals
 
Robin Evans has joined The SweetGrass Band on Fiddle. Robin brings a wealth of experience in the music industry. Has played in many country bands but now doing some great fiddle  and brings some depth to our style of bluegrass...Please welcome Robin

This is the Core Band Members of SweetGrass Band

For Bookings please contact Jimbob at 905 352 2423 or 905 375 5331...Ginny at 905 377 9218 or 905 396 9218......or send us a note at sweetgrasser.com

Cheers