Michael and Jennifer McLain
An American Acoustic Duo
Husband and wife, Michael and Jennifer McLain, both grew up touring and performing in musical families, are both banjo players, and have been playing together since their first date. Together they have performed in 32 states from New York to California, Canada, and have appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, Kentucky Educational Television, Iowa Public Television, The Nashville Network, Country Music Television, RFD Television, National Public Radio, and the PBS show, Song of the Mountains, which airs on over 180 Public Television outlets across the United States. In 2024, the McLain's were inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.
Michael McLain
Michael toured and recorded as part of the Claire Lynch Band and was featured on a CD by this band that was nominated for a Grammy. For many years, he taught guitar, banjo, mandolin and bluegrass ensemble in the School of Music at Belmont University (his alma mater) in Nashville, TN.
Jennifer McLain
Jennifer was featured on PBS-TV's Song of the Mountains, Kentucky Educational Television, Iowa Public Television, and has performed on the Grand Ole Opry. She was a featured performer at Busch Gardens - Williamsburg (banjo and saxophone!). She graduated from Elon University with a degree in music performance.
The McLain Family Band
Growing up, Michael performed with his family, the McLain Family Band all across the United States in 49 states, Mexico, Canada, Japan and Brazil, including concerts at Lincoln Center, and Chicago's Orchestra Hall and appearances on NBC's Today Show and the CBS Morning News. He performed with his family in Carnegie Hall for the first time at age 15. Michael and Jennifer perform with the McLain Family Band occasionally.