Country and bluegrass group from Ellicott City who evolved from the Rhythm Lads. They released a single on Darrell Johnson’s Greenbrier label in 1976 featuring Darrell (vocals, guitar), Burley McCandless (piano), ‘Little Al’ Dickenberger (steel guitar), Billy Nutter (lead guitar), Roy Wallace (bass, vocals), and Jimmy Lang (drums) – with vocal accompaniment by Linda Cole, Pat Grahe, Debbie Johnson, Al ‘Smiley’ Clowser, Pat Keating, and Sammy Johnson.

The Kinfolk – 1975 – courtesy of Darrell Johnson

Seen at 1979 Howard County Fair. The group continued to perform for fire hall events and service clubs throughout the Baltimore, Washington, Annapolis area into the ‘00s.

A 2002 CD release “Memories” (Greenbrier 109) featured songs from their 1997 cassette only release including reworked originals as well as new songs by the group.

The Kinfolk – “Love’s The Only Reason”

1975          Greenbrier 104           The Old Schoolmaster / Love’s The Only Reason

1997(CS)   Greenbrier 109            Memories

2002(CD)  Greenbrier 109            Memories

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