The Crystal Beach String Band (CBSB) was formed in 2007 by James Rhodes, Sharon Naumann and Gregg Dobbins. The goal was just to play some music and have fun. We're still playing and having fun.

Since that simple beginning the CBSB has gone on to perform at:

• The Florida Folk Festival
  
• The Will Mclean Folk Festival
  
• The Palm Harbor Citrus Festival
  
• The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
  
• Live Music Show Case on WMNF
  
• Highland Lakes Music Series
  
• And other local clubs and events

James Rhodes: Guitars and Vocals.

A long time singer, songwriter & performer Jim was born in Santa Barbara, CA and moved to Lake Tahoe and performed with acclaimed “Cedro Willie Band”. In Tahoe, Jim has shared the stage with “Asleep at the Wheel" and "The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band."

After moving to Florida he formed the band “Rhodeside” and as the lead singer has performed at such notable places as: Ruth Eckerd Hall, Janus Landing, and Raymond James stadium. They have opened for Willie Nelson, The Allmand Brothers, Alice Cooper, Jethro Tull, Bozz Skaggs , the Little River Band to name a few.

Sharon Naumann: Autoharp and Vocals.

Sharon started singing harmony when she, her mother and sister sang 3 part harmonies on the radio, and for clubs and organization gatherings. Sharon’s first solo was in church at the age of 3. And her gift is always being able to find the 3rd harmony part.

Sharon plays the autoharp and fell in love with old time & gospel music after spending time in the West Virginia mountains & attending Augusta Music School in Elkins W. V. She also played in other band groups, The Circle of Friends, Yum Yum, Knapp’s Creek and for over 20 years still plays with SouthWind.

Greg Dobbins: Banjo and Vocals.

Greg is a relatively new performer and has become a prolific song writer. He is rooted firmly in traditional, bluegrass & gospel music. His wonderful voice leaves his audience wanting to hear more of his lead singing and original tunes. He plays a tasteful freestyle bluegrass banjo style that adds to and rounds out the Crystal Beach String Band. His landmark song "Cast Down" is a favorite that is usually the opening song of the Crystal Beach String Band's 1st set and it sets the tone for the balance of the performance.

Elan Chalford: Violin and Vocals

Violinist, fiddler, composer and teacher, Elan Chalford has extensive accomplishments in musical theater, opera, orchestral, chamber music concerts and music festivals. He is a Florida State Fiddle and Twin Fiddle Champion. As a stage performer, he has performed across the musical spectrum in a wide variety of settings, both "legit" and "improv". These include popular music, country and western, rock and roll, jazz, cabaret, bluegrass, folk and acoustic. He has played as the stage fiddler and has led as Concert Master in many musicals. Presently he is Concertmaster of the Richey Community Orchestra.

He has produced and recorded several fiddle albums. And a current project explores the healing effects of the subtle energy aspect of music. You can read more about Elan Chalford at: www.fiddleguru.com

Dennis Devine: Lead guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, flute and vocals.

He provides the strong rhythm and embellishment to add blues, folk, bluegrass and popular music to the group. Dennis has produced many concerts and has performed with numerous artists and groups throughout Florida and the Southeast.