Bent Penny Revival

Cliff Jones

Guitar

Cliff started playing at the age young age of 14. Cliff's first opportunity to watch a live performance was of the band known as the “The Web”. It was their lead singer, Charlie Lynch that inspired Cliff to join several bands throughout his high school years. While attending the University of Kentucky, Cliff had the opportunity to reunite with Charlie and join the band “Motley Kru”. It was during these years that Cliff realized that music would always be a passionate part of his life. After the “Motley Kru” years, Cliff had the opportunity to join “Silver Creek Band” where he became friends with “Bent Penny Band” keyboard player Scotty. Cliff and Scotty enjoyed almost twenty years of success while playing with Silver Creek. The band toured regionally and opened for such national acts as “Sawyer Brown” and “The Oak Ridge Boys”. After leaving the Silver Creek band, Cliff stopped playing for 18 years and focused on his family and career. Cliff met up with “The Bent Penny Band” through a mutual friend of Rick and Randy Warner, and was recommended for an audition. It was during this audition that Cliff realized that playing music was still a true passion. Cliff brings a unique level of high energy and showmanship to “The Bent Penny Band” that always amazes the crowds. Cliff Resides in Richmond, Ky. Cliff was a 2017 Lexington Music Awards “Best Guitarist” Nominee

Dave Congleton

Garry Jones

Vocals

Garry is a native of Richmond, KY now residing in Louisville, KY; and happens to be Cliff's son. Garry has been around music since a small child and has a fond appreciation of many genres. Garry would follow the band in which his father played, and frequently sat in during band practices. Garry took a real interest in the different instruments and taught himself to play drums. Garry began following “The Bent Penny Band” after his father joined the group and started helping the band load, unload and set up equipment. Garry has always enjoyed singing, but never sang publicly until 2012 when he sang karaoke. Garry decided that he would like to sing and was given the opportunity with the Bent Penny Band. He first sang with the band at Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse in Harrodsburg in November of 2012. Garry brings a very high level of excitement and an entertainment that makes the fans hit the dance floor. A native of Richmond, Ky. Garry now resides in Louisville, Ky.

Jerry Galbraith

Saxophone

Jerry was born and reared in Nicholas County. At age 11 he began playing the Alto Sax in the grade school band. Motivated by the dream of performing in a dance band he worked very hard. In 1966 he achieved his dream and over the years has shared the stage with many bands and musicians in a variety of venues. He has performed for a Miss America and Miss Kentucky as well as other celebrities. Jerrys talents are not limited to the Alto sax as he is proficient in a variety of woodwind instruments and a wide variety of musical genres. Jerry refers to Music as an art form that allows self-expression. Jerrys God given talents combined with his crowd pleasing stage presence has earned him the nick name in the musical industry as the "Doctor of Sax". Jerry resides in Paris, Ky.

Matt Warner

Guitar

Matt who is the son of founding member Randy Warner and is the newest member of the Revival with just a few years of being a professional musician. He grew up in a very musical family. He is following in his late father's footsteps and developing into a real entertainer and an asset to the Revival.

Rick Warner

Drums

Rick is the brother of the late Randy Warner and cofounder of the band. Growing up in a musical family, he attributes his inspiration to his brother. After not playing for Twenty-six years, Rick was re-inspired by his brother once again when they played together in a local band. In October 2010, a nationally renowned recording artist used Rick’s talents for a CD production. In 2013 Rick had a tragic accident that rendered his right arm useless for months. Five surgeries’ later and lots of rehab, he is once again the “heartbeat” of Bent Penny Band as the all-star drummer. Rick Resides in Richmond, Ky. Rick was a 2017 Lexington Music Awards “Best Drummer” Nominee

Sherri Portwood

Bass

Sherri grew up in a very musical family. Mother, father and sister were all professional musicians and were members of various touring bands throughout the years. At age 13 Sherri began her musical career with “The Country Express Band” playing bass guitar. For the next 10 years she enjoyed playing all over central and eastern Kentucky, alongside her mom dad, and younger sister. At the age of 23, Sherri put her musical career on hold to raise her family. After being out of the music scene for 6 years, she joined a gospel group called “The Faith Builders”, where she was the bass player for 9 years. While playing in the group she traveled around churches in Kentucky and Ohio. In 2011 Sherri joined “The Downtown Deuce Band” with her husband. After 4 years, Sherri and her husband formed their own group called “The Now & Then Band”. Surprised to get a phone call from lifelong music friend, Cliff Jones, she auditioned for the open bass guitarist position with “The Bent Penny Band”. With her husband’s blessing to leave their newly formed group, she went forward with her new musical journey as the newest member of the band. Sherri brings a rocking bass line and crisp lead and harmony vocals, completes the band’s unique sound. Sherri Resides in Richmond, Ky.

Steve Lyons

Keyboard