“My Love Will Follow You,” featuring Grascal Jamie Johnson, is one of the best bluegrass duets of the year.

"Great news!!! Engine145.com has chosen our latest CD "The Bankesters" as #14 on their list of the 20 best bluegrass CDs of 2011. "The third CD from this family band is a slice of bluegrass heaven thanks to the angelic voices of sisters Melissa Triplett and Emily and Alysha Bankester (parents Phil and Doreen contribute vocals as well, while son-in-law Kyle Triplett mans the banjo). “Dance to the St. Anne’s Reel” is delicate and lovely while also showing off the band’s picking prowess as they tear through a version of the reel to end the song. Meanwhile, the tender “My Love Will Follow You,” featuring Grascal Jamie Johnson, is one of the best bluegrass duets of the year."

"The Bankesters were a big hit at the 2011 Red White and Bluegrass Festival. They are fantastic musicians with powerful voices that lift the soul. Definitely one of my favorites." Gary Leonhardt, Red White and Bluegrass Festival - Morganton , NC

“Professional and polished, The Bankesters are a joy!" D.A. Callaway, Silver Dollar City

“All I can say is that you can book these fine folks eyes closed and without further ado. They deliver on every promise in every way . . . simply amazing." ~ Henri Deschamps, The Mast Farm Inn / The Acousticana Journal

“This recording captures the real essence of good music – great songs sung from the heart with great voices, and we’re glad to be a part of it.” Tom T. Hall

“I was amazed at the great picking, and really amazed by the beautiful singing! They didn't have to ask me to be a part of this project - I invited myself, and am glad they accepted my offer. I am honored to be a small part of this fabulous project from the Bankesters!” Jamie Johnson, The Grascals

“Carters, Stonemans, Whites, Cox, Cherryholmes and now Bankesters. Phil & Dorene have done a wonderful job raising a talented and beautiful family. They’re fun to watch on stage and very entertaining. Go out and see them, you won't be disappointed!” Larry Stephenson

“I am really excited about the direction the Bankesters are heading! The music is "real", it's professional, it is pure, and it is sweet... just like the family making it. These are some of the finest people, and as you'll soon learn, musicians, on the horizon of the acoustic scene!” Jim VanCleve, Mountain Heart



Check out the new photos on the "PHOTOS" page.


For a review of the CD, click here.

Check our our Video page for a look at a live video of Jamie Johnson with us at the Station Inn.