Brad Kaylor & Mineral Bluff Revue

Brad was raised up in Cherokee County North Carolina. There was a strong presence of Bluegrass in his life growing up with his grandfather being 3rd generation banjo player and singer, with a lot of the family being musically inclined as well. Having been influenced by these surroundings, Brad took up guitar at the age of 11 and dove into the music, quickly growing a strong passion for Bluegrass. Years later, he added bass to his instrumental interest and highly enjoys playing both. 

Brad started singing at a very young age, growing up in old-time Baptist churches with great harmony singing. Church singing along with his mother (a wonderful singer) also helped Brad in honing in harmony through his early years. It also created in him a strong passion for singing, as does the music.  

Brad has played with various local bands over the last 15+ years and has made many lifelong friends along the way. 

Brad gives special thanks to his wife, kids, and family for supporting him in something that he loves to do. He gives special thanks to God for everything good in his life. 

Chris Pope was born and raised in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in North Georgia. Coming from a musical family he grew up surrounded by mountain-style music and the sound of good old family harmony ringing through the church. At a very early age He picked up the guitar and started joining in. 

His love for bluegrass took hold early, inspired by greats like The Stanley Brothers, the Osborne Brothers, J.D. Crowe, the Johnson Mountain Boys, and many more. He has always felt a calling to help keep this style of music alive and to honor the traditions He was raised on. 

Most importantly, He has never forgotten where God has brought him from. He gives Him all the thanks for blessing him with the talent to do what he does. 

Dylan Smith from Blue Ridge, Ga has been playing guitar and mandolin since he was 12 years old. Bluegrass music has been apart of Dylan’s life since he was born, with both of his grandpas playing bluegrass.  

Dylan started out playing in local churches and festivals. He eventually join a local touring band and started playing festivals and venues all across the south.  

Falling out of his bluegrass background for a few years, Dylan is also a very sought after electric guitar player, sharing the stage with well known country singers like Mark Wills, John Berry, Andy Griggs, and Wade Hayes  

He is super stoked about making hard driving bluegrass music with Brad Kaylor and Mineral Bluff Revue and can’t wait to see what lies ahead!  

 Kenneth, resides in Crandall, GA, and has been playing Bluegrass and Bluegrass Gospel for more than 30 years. He grew up performing banjo and guitar in church with his family’s gospel group and has since played with several regional Bluegrass bands and ensembles. Influenced by groups like The Bluegrass Album Band and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Kenneth is known for his rich harmony vocals and the lonesome, expressive slides he brings to the Dobro. He’s also excited to step in on mandolin as the band evolves. Kenneth credits his musical journey to his faith, saying, “I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; without Him I would not be where I am.”  

 Born and raised in Ball Ground, Georgia, Hayden Bramlett has been picking the banjo since 2009. Growing up surrounded by bluegrass, he was inspired early on by his father, Mark Bramlett, whose playing and passion shaped Hayden’s musical path from the very beginning. 

Hayden is proud to bring his drive, tradition-rooted style, and lifelong love of the music to Brad Kaylor and Mineral Bluff Review. Hayden is excited for the road ahead and all the music still to come. 

John Rice has spent more than two decades shaping his sound as a dynamic fiddle player rooted in traditional country and bluegrass music. He first picked up the fiddle at age 11, joining his family band and learning the craft the way so many great bluegrass musicians do—by playing live, listening closely, and absorbing the stories carried in every bluegrass tune. 

Through his teens, he played local festivals across churches the southeast with his family, developing a strong command of bluegrass fiddle styles and an instinctive feel for improvisation. After college, he set out on his own path as a southeast regional musician, becoming a sought-after player 

Known for his warm tone and effortless improvisation. 

Whether on stage, in the studio, or collaborating with fellow artists, John continues to honor the traditions he grew up with while bringing fresh energy to every performance. His playing reflects not only years of dedication but also a lifelong love for the music that shaped his sound.