Sondra Asa - dobro, lead & harmony vocals
Sondra has won many vocal awards including Southwest Bluegrass Vocalist of the Year for 3 consecutive years. She played banjo with the renown Arizona group Scenic Route before joining The Carefree Highway Band in 1992. Sondra has performed as a vocalist on several European tours. She is also an accomplished banjo and bass player at a very professional level.
Larry Barger - banjo, lead & harmony vocals
Larry is a native of southern Illinois. He has won several banjo contests throughout this region. As a lifelong bluegrass musician, he can play all forms of bluegrass fluently. Larry has also participated in the Tipton TV shows in Nashville, TN. His innovative abilities are a great asset to The Carefree Highway Band.
Jim Nicholas - mandolin & guitar, lead & harmony vocals
Jim is a multi-talented musician, playing superb mandolin and guitar, as well as being an excellent lead and harmony vocalist. Born in Bridgeport, Alabama, and now living in Paducah, Kentucky, Jim uses his southern heritage to bring a unique sound to The Carefree Highway Band. He is a true professional in all phases of bluegrass music.
Don Douglas - guitar, lead & harmony vocals
Don is the founder and manager of The Carefree Highway Band. He played with and managed the renown Scenic Route group before forming The Carefree Highway Band. Don has founded and directed many bluegrass festivals in the southwest and as far north as Montana. In 1994 Don was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at Blythe, California for his many years in bluegrass music as a festival coordinator, promoter and band leader. He does a lot of the arranging, and has a very professional approach to bluegrass music.
Eddie Stubblefield - bass, harmony & lead vocals
Eddie is a native of Kentucky who has played bass throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, and neighboring states. He is a lifelong bluegrass musician who is one of the most outstanding solid bass players in this region. Eddie sings bass vocals with The Carefree Highway Band, and also plays the guitar. He has a good ear for arrangements, and is a great asset to The Carefree Highway Band.