Darin was born in Harford County and has lived here all his life.

His musical roots run deep in the mountains of Southwest Virginia

where his father (Dainer Wassum) was born and raised. He also comes from

a musical background on his mother (Helen Wassum) side. His uncle, Russell

Morrow, played locally in the area in the 60’s and 70’s as well as numerous

performances at Sunset Park in Pennsylvania.

   Some of Darin’s musical influences are Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson and J.D Crow

to name a few. Along with playing guitar, Darin also can play fiddle and banjo but

only as a hobbie. Darin has been playing music with James ever since they were young

but only in the last few years have they started playing seriously.

   Performing live is when the love of the music really shows.

Besides playing music, Darin is an avid sports fan and golfer.

Fred Long

Fred was born in Sugergrove,VA on January 29,1945,he began playing the Banjo at age 14 and has become known as one of the finest banjo players in state of Md.Moveing to Md at the age of 18 Fred began playing in Bluegrass bands such as The Carolina Mountain Boys,Dean Sapp and the harford express and The Bluerass Rebels maintaining his love for bluegrass music.Fred has brought to Acrossthetrack exactly what it needed to propel them to one the the Finest groups in the area.Fred has vocals like no other from the low toned growl to the burn it up grass we love he has been the best addition to the group.Freds interest are coon hunting and playing his banjo aswell as a strong relationship with his family...

Rex Smith

With over 30 years of traveling around with Gospel bands, Rex makes a great addition to Acrossthetrack Bluegrass