Here is a bit of information on the members of Up The Creek!

Pam Curtis - (Lead Vocals - Mandolin) Pam was born in Cincinnati Ohio and moved to Fort Myers, Florida in 1966 where she met and married her high school sweetheart, John. Her Bluegrass roots evolve from family born and raised in Hazard, Kentucky where her grandfather worked as a coal miner. Her ancestors were musicians who played and sang "Mountain Music" while they lived the life described in many Bluegrass lyrics. Her first interest in the mandolin was January of 2002 when her mother presented her with a vintage Gibson which belonged to her father. Her mother and grandfather were both accomplished guitarists who played professionally for many years. Pam and her late husband founded the "Up The Creek" Bluesgrass band in 2002. She continues to play and perform many of the original songs written by John as well as songs she remembers from her childhood. "Up The Creek" has entertained at Bluegrass Festivals around Florida and she hopes to continue doing what she loves for many years to come.

Ed Wybranowski - (Harmony Vocals - Banjo) Ed Wybranowski is the banjo man for the band. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. After military duty at Redstone Arsenal, AL he moved to the Cape Canaveral area of Florida where as a NASA Engineering Manager participated in over 150 manned and unmanned launches. It was there that he developed an enduring love of bluegrass music. Ed also plays the guitar and bass and sings all the parts. He was the leader of the popular "Wybranowski Mountain Boys" and "Taylor Creek". Most recently he was associated with "The Orange Blossom Ramblers". He cites Sammy Shelor and Steve Dilling as his banjo heroes and hopes their good sense of timing and tone is reflected in his playing. Ed is also the editor of a monthly email newsletter about bluegrass events, The Florida Bluegrass News. bluegrass@wildblue.net

Christine Wybranowski - (Harmony Vocals - Guitar) Chris was born and raised in Satellite Beach, FL where she became interested in Bluegrass through her parents. She began playing rhythm guitar in high school and shared lead vocals with her father in "The Wybranowski Mountain Boys" and "Taylor Creek" bands. They have played numerous Bluegrass festivals in Florida as well as participated in many late night jams.Chris moved to Ocala in October 2004 to be closer to her parents. When her mother passed away, Chris learned how to play her Mother's bass. She has enjoyed playing on stage and in the parking lot for many years and has made many good friends in Bluegrass.

Lance Ohl - (Upright Bass) is the newest addition to Up the Creek. Lance was born in Bethesda Maryland, but raised in Madison Florida. He played the piano as a kid, but mostly he played the radio. A “classic rock” fan, Lance learned to love Bluegrass when he moved into the house across the street from Pam Curtis. After listening to a few Bluegrass Jams he decided he must participate. He borrowed a bass for a week, decided he liked it, bought a ’61 Kay and never looked back. He still hasn’t figured out how to carry the Bass on the back of his Harley-Davidson, and it won’t play clearly in the underwater caves he dives in, so he has to split his time between those three passions. Lance is currently exploring his musical heritage by trying to resurrect some songs written by his Grandfather, W.T. Rycroft back in the 20’s,30’s & 40’s. He has set up a recording studio in Fort White and was the Producer of Up the Creek’s second CD “Live 2008”.