Orchard Creek brings the heart of Bluegrass, Americana, and classic Country to life with electrifying performances and masterful musicianship. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of seasoned pickers and singing, the band delivers fiery instrumentals, and a rhythm that gets toes tapping and crowds cheering. Whether we’re lighting up local festivals or adding unforgettable charm to private events, Orchard Creek is known for dynamic sound, professional presence, and a down-home spirit that makes every show feel like a front porch jam.

Keith Murdock -Keith has been in many rock and country bands and holds an MS degree in music from CU Denver. He worked at the CMA office in Nashville in the 80’s and also for Barry Fey’s concert company in Denver around that time. He was in bands that opened for some big name acts at the Rainbow Music Hall in Denver e.g. The Ramones, Talking Heads, Huey Lewis, and The Romantics. His introduction to bluegrass started with his church’s request for some Gospel based guitar music. He discovered the Stanley Brothers and Louvin Brothers then dug deeper into Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and many others. For the last decade, he’s performed with Bluegrass bands e.g. Steel Pennies, Orchard Creek Band.

Jon Sherman - Multi instrumentalist Jon Sherman has been performing music for 40 years. On mandolin, guitar and tenor banjo, he has performed with Cajun legend Doug Kershaw, Big Paddy, Gerry C and the Zydeco Playboys and many others. Jon studied under Alan Munde and Joe Carr at South Plains College sharing stages with Natalie Maines and many members of the original Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys band. While at South Plains College he was awarded the Tiny Moore memorial scholarship.

Jay Allen - Jay learned to play the upright Bass by jumping in with some very fast, very accomplished bluegrass musicians at the Lyons jam. He quickly became competent and then accomplished if for no other reason than to keep up with the pack. Jay returned from a long trip to Brazil and Bolivia with a Charango (Bolivian Mandolin) and has since delighted folks by playing fiddle tunes on this melodic ten stringed decidedly non-standard instrument. Jay's steady-at-the-tiller Bass playing and exceptional bluegrass fundamentals have been the foundation for most of Michelle Allen’s bands and all of her original music.  In addition to playing in at least three bands with Michelle, he has played in a number of other local bands, including the widely acclaimed Colorado Bluegrass band, "Ragged Union". Jay also currently plays with the talented singer-songwriter David Coile.

Jerry Mills - Jerry has done touring and recording with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Michael Martin Murphey, The Ozark Mt. Daredevils, and Mason Williams. Jerry played on several of Charlie’s Daniels legendary Volunteer Jams in Nashville. Jerry helped form bluegrass band Southern Exposure which played throughout Denver and The Rocky Mountain west for 35 years. As a Radio DJ, Jerry was the recipient of Best Bluegrass Radio Show for his program, Rocky Mountain Bluegrass, and Westword’s Best Bluegrass Radio Program.

Lisa Astrella - Denver vocalist Lisa Astrella is known for her powerful voice, natural charisma, and ability to connect with a crowd. She gained recognition performing with the band Loose Cannon, where she contributed to a lively mix of styles and memorable live shows. With a foundation rooted in performance and a love for live music, Lisa brings authenticity and energy to every stage she steps on. Whether delivering heartfelt ballads or upbeat crowd-pleasers, she remains a compelling presence in Colorado’s music community.