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Biography
LakeSide is a Bluegrass Gospel Group from Madisonville, TN. We play a mixture of Gospel
Bluegrass, Inspirational and Bluegrass Music. Most of the group have played Bluegrass music for many years and we love bluegrass, old-time and most of all Gospel music! Our music is a blend of great harmonies and musical instrumentation, and is a blend of Bluegrass, Country and Southern Gospel styles. We compose our music in a manner that will touch the generations from young children through senior adults. We typically run 4 piece instrumentation (Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin and Bass) with a complement of smooth harmonies.
LakeSide started playing in churches throughout East Tennessee in 1995 as a family group called
“The Gospel Bluegrass Boys”. In 2007, due to some lineup changes, the group adopted the name “LakeSide.” This group are individuals that love all music and love the Lord. They desire to provide inspirational music so that people can be blessed and have a great time! Our prayer is for the Lord’s will to be completed in each of our lives. We hope you are blessed through our music and understand that Jesus loves you. Please review our website’s schedule, store, and latest posts. Thank you!
~LakeSide
Greg Blankenship
I play mandolin and sing lead/harmony vocals for LakeSide. I love to sing and play in this group because we all view it as a ministry to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have played bluegrass music since I was 10 years old with my brother and friends. My primary instrument has always been the mandolin, because no one else played it, but I do love the mandolin. I am married to my wonderful wife “Ann” and we have two children “Megan” and “Lucas.” My wife and I are members of Vonore Baptist Church. My family is great; they are the ones that truly sacrifice for me to participate in this ministry. I love the Lord and my family, and only hope that I will be able to continue the ministry provided by LakeSide. The sole purpose of this ministry is to spread the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ in song and in testimonies! Email: greg.blankenship@yahoo.com
John Robert Freels
I play banjo/guitar and sing lead/harmony vocals for LakeSide. This is the first group I have ever been part of and I count it an honor to play with these awesome men of God! I truly appreciate the opportunity to spread God’s word through song with these guys. I am a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Sunbright, TN and was saved at early age of 7. I have played guitar since a very early age and started the banjo at 13. Seems like many people love the banjo and it is a pleasure for me to be part of a group that can use my talents to up lift our Lord and Savior. It has been a dream of mine to play for a gospel band for a long time. I hope that my life and music can be a blessing to younger people, it is important to use your talents and abilities for God service. I hope to continue to spread God’s Word through song and music.