Rum River Blend, based in Troy, Ohio bill themselves as 'Unprofessional Entertainment'!  The band takes its name from the Rum River that flows through Linda’s hometown of Milaca, Minnesota. They perform a blend of traditional bluegrass, folk, Gospel and children's songs. The audience is encouraged to join in on sing-along, play-along fun.

Linda Tatarian, the ‘leader of the band’ plays 5-string banjo and sings like a good Minnesotan should.   Chris Tatarian plays rhythm guitar and sings back-up vocals in a California style that only he knows.  Chris and Linda are the “roots” of Rum River Blend and have played together since 1992.  After moving to Ohio in 2000, they have played with a variety of talented musicians.  The bass beat for the band is provided by Mr. 'Smiling'  Bill Benning, playing acoustic/electric bass guitar.  Bill plays with a flair developed over time  playing a wide variety of musical types with many different bands.  Mr. Carl Phillis (the birthday boy) joins in on fiddle.  Carl has years of professional musical experience, having played with most bands and orchestras in the area at one time or another.  He is the 1948 Ohio State Fiddle Champion, and is a professor of Bluegrass Fiddle Music at Sinclair College in Dayton.  Former Mayor of Postdam, Ohio, Mark Acton joins on occasion with outstanding vocals and mandolin riffs.  Put ‘em all together and the result is music that makes you want to tap your foot and sing along!
 
The theater is located at 225 East Main Street in Tipp City, Ohio. General admission rates for access to the show. For more information or to make a reservation please call 937-667-3696.