Meet
The
Creekers
The
Creekers
Tanner HortonVOCALS, LEAD GUITARBorn and raised in Leslie County, KY Tanner has a strong background in bluegrass. He has grown up with a number of uncles and cousins playing bluegrass as well as attending the Kentucky School of Bluegrass. He has sang in a number of festivals as a solo artist and is known for his bluegrass and 70s through 90s country covers, although songwriting has always been something that he really enjoys.
Allen HackerVOCALS, RHYTHM GUITARBorn and raised in Leslie County, KY Allen Hacker has been playing music since he was big enough to pick up a guitar. Inspired by artists such as Chris Stapleton and Nick Jamerson and musical influences ranging from country and bluegrass to soulful ballads and blues. Allen loves to experiment with different sounds and genres. With his interest in writing songs and performing, Allen’s goal is to bond people together over a mutual passion for good times and great music.
Jagger BowlingBASS, VOCALSJagger was also born and raised in Leslie County, Kentucky. He has always loved music. While attending Red Bird Christian School his passion grew under the influence of Mark Smallwood. At the age of 12 he joined his first Bluegrass Band which included the late Elias Collett and The Creekers current banjo man, Scott Sutton. Both Elias and Scott have influenced Jagger through the years. He loves seeing people enjoy the music but meeting and talking with other artist and fans fuels his enthusiasm for what he loves.
Ashton BowlingCAJONAnother Leslie County, KY native, Ashton, was introduced to the Cajon when he joined his Christian High School choir and began playing gospel music. He later began playing his Cajon for The Creekers and learning a new style of music. One of Ashton’s main influencers is Sundy Best; however, he also enjoys listening to Chris Stapleton.
Scott SuttonBANJO, VOCALSOriginally from Knott County, Kentucky, Scott now calls Hyden, Kentucky, home. He discovered his passion for the banjo at just nine years old, under the guidance of his cousin Ray Slone, a math teacher and fiddle player, who gave him his first taste of stage performance. Influenced heavily by other family, and legends like Earl Scruggs, J.D. Crowe, and Terry Baucom. Scott has played with several bands and on many stages in his 42-year career. The Creekers are a very talented, fresh and exciting journey for Scott, as he shares his experience and awesome banjo skills with this young band. He really enjoys the vibe they have both on and off the stage.
Anna BlantonFIDDLEAnna grew up in Greenville, IN, and currently resides in Ramsey, IN. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Music with emphasis in violin performance and a minor in marketing from the University of Louisville. With her passion for fiddle, Anna now enjoys a busy performance career with several bands and owns Kentuckiana Music Center, a music school in New Albany, IN. In February 2024, Anna recorded on The Creeker’s new album, “Pour Me in the Creek,” released June 15th at The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. She has been playing with The Creekers ever since.