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WALT'S BIO

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 Walter Mauney, a native of
Blairsville, GA says that music
has always been a part of his life.
Some of his earliest memories are
of his dad singing “The Wreck of
the Old ’97” and “Roving Gambler”
to him. He also gets a fair bit of
musical influence from his mom
as she has frequently served as
church pianist through out her life.
Predictably, Walter’s musical
beginnings were in piano lessons
as a youngster, which he pursued
for 4 years. When he was 13 he
decided a change of pace was in
order and began guitar and banjo
lessons. This new instrument led
him to his first band membership
his High School FFA band.
During that time, his band won
the State championship for 2
consecutive years. Naturally, with
the end of high school, Walter slowed
down on his musical endeavors.
But in his early twenties, he discovered
the wonders and joy of playing the dobro.
He has been playing ever since,
but he has really become serious about
his music in the last 6 years.

Walter lives with his wife, Becky,
and their 4 children in his hometown
of Blairsville, GA. He has made his final
career teaching science at Fannin High
School after nearly 20 years of working
in Home Construction and House Painting
.

Shady Creek would like to welcome Walt
and his family to our BLUEGRASS  family.