Stephen Buckalew
Steve was born with a fiddle in his hands.... which made childbirth very uncomfortable for his poor mother! Throughout his life, he also picked up the guitar and mandolin, bringing the same Buckalew magic to those instruments as well. Add his vocals to the mix and it's easy to see why he's the musical leader of the Moonshiners. Steve has played many types of music in many bands over the years, and that diversity clearly shows up in Moonshiner music. Steve grew up on Tussey Mountain, and he still lives practically right beside it. He loves the Central PA area, and so it was perfectly fitting to call the band Tussey Mountain Moonshiners.

Bryan Homan
Bryan has played and sung all kinds of music: rock, country, bluegrass, you name it. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays bass, guitar, mandolin, and probably others that we just haven't seen yet. He is an excellent vocalist and can always find the harmony line, even when it tries to hide. He's just a natural when it comes to music. Bryan has written several songs for the Moonshiners, including the title cut to their debut CD, “I’m Going Home.”

Gwen Stimely
Gwen first started playing the banjo after seeing Bill Monroe years ago, but she was afraid to let anybody hear her. We’re so glad that she was having fun and didn’t give up, and eventually overcame that fear. Her unique playing style and wonderful vocals, along with her songwriting talent, are huge contributors to the Tussey Mountain Moonshiner’s success.

Paul Brigman
Paul Brigman plays guitar and bass and also sings and composes. Paul has played bluegrass, folk, and other acoustic music professionally in the Central PA area for years. When he isn't picking those strings, he can be found backpacking, birding, and sharing his love of the outdoors with others at Penn State's Shaver's Creek Environment Center.