Tim and Cindy & The Lonesome Tradition Band

Tim and Cindy Roggenkamp have been entertaining audiences throughout Minnesota and surrounding states for nearly 30 years. They have played in a variety of bands during that time, both as backup musicians and as band leaders. They have also performed a wide variety of musical styles from Classic Country and Traditional Bluegrass to Electric Country and Rock.

Today, they focus on adding their unique touch to the early traditions of country and bluegrass music. Tim and Cindy perform a variety of styles from slow ballads to fast instrumentals, and on various instruments including guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin. Performing either as a duo or 4-piece band, they enjoy preserving authentic American music with their own distinct sound.

Tim Roggenkamp is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his hard-driving yet tasteful banjo playing, but is also accomplished on lead and rhythm guitar, mandolin and bass. Tim released a solo CD entitled, “Northern Lights”, which received a very favorable first-page review in I. The CD, including several original songs, received national and international airplay.

Cindy Roggenkamp plays standup bass and has kept rock-solid rhythm for several bands. She sings lead and harmony vocals and is also accomplished on rhythm guitar.

Tim and Cindy have recorded with several bands, starting with their first vinyl album in 1978 entitled “Where I'm Bound”. They have also recorded projects with their band, “The Lonesome Tradition”, and with “The Platte Valley Boys”, as well as Tim's solo CD.

Tim and Cindy provide that rare combination of professionalism, musicianship, and entertainment to provide a truly pleasing show - whatever the event. Perhaps John Andrus of the Frozen Fingers Bluegrass Festival said it best when he commented. “Tim and Cindy and their band are first class, complete with lonesome singing, serious picking, and a whole lot of fun on stage."