Alana was born in Long Beach, California, on February 21, 1989. She started playing the banjo at eight years old on January 13, 1998. Alana takes her banjo inspiration from Donnie Little, Jim Mills, Kenny Ingram, and Cia Cherryholmes. She is currently a sophomore in the Political Science program at Belmont Abbey College, works part-time at the law firm of Kemp A. Michael and Brooke S. Lopez in Mount Holly, and is an intern for talk show host Keith Larson on 1110 WBT, otherwise known as the "Colossus of the South."

Dillon was born on July 11, 1998, and started playing the mandolin at age 4. He immediately exhibited a talent for keeping rhythm, and his lead instrumentals especially highlight the band's shows. The band's favorite instrumental that he is featured on is "Rawhide", and the crowd seems to favor that one as well. He is an upcoming musician on the bluegrass scene, and will continue to amaze bluegrass fans.

Donnie Little, versatile musician and vocalist as well for The Flowers Family Band, is veteran of bluegrass music. He is the rhythm guitarist for the group, and is sometimes featured on the banjo. "Music has always been a part of our family's history. My grandparents on both sides of the family played music. My dad played the mandolin and guitar in different groups when I was very small. The first thing I remember was begging for a banjo. I got my first banjo on my fifth birthday on Christmas Day of 1964, and that is when my dad started teaching me how to play music." He has been a part of the group since they began performing together in 2001.

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Joel Little is a expert bluegrass musician, having started the fiddle at seven years old. His favorite competition song is "Orange Blossom Special." Joel's fiddle cassette, Memories and Dreams, has many of his favorite tunes on it, as well as The Little Family bluegrass CD. He also plays the mandolin and guitar, and sings lead in The Little Family Bluegrass Band. Joel has taught fiddle for forty years, and has taught both Hannah and Dillon Flowers. Joel has been a member of the band since 2001, and is a twin fiddler along with Hannah.

Phil Bentley became a part of The Flowers Family Band in 2004. He has been performing music for over 40 years, and is a versatile musician; he also plays guitar and banjo, as well as other instruments. One of the band's favorite songs that his vocals is featured on is "Precious Jewel", and Phil also sings harmony with the band. He now plays bass for the group and his featured performances highlight the FFB's shows. 

2001
3rd place Banjo
1st place Fiddle

2002
1st place Fiddle (Twice)
1st place Best Young Talent (Hannah)
1st Annual Maggie Valley Fiddler's Competition Fan's Choice Award (Hannah)
2nd place Banjo
2nd place Best Young Talent (Alana)
3rd place Banjo

2003
2nd place Fiddle
2nd place Best Young Talent (Hannah)
1st place Banjo
1st place Best Young Talent

2004
1st place group at 1st Annual Crabb Family Talent Search
1st place, Most Promising Talent, 64th Annual Old Time Fiddlers & Bluegrass Convention (Hannah)
1st place Fiddle

2005
3rd place, Merle Watson Bluegrass Banjo Championship (Alana)

1st place Band

1st place Banjo

1st place Fiddle

1st place Vocals

2006

2nd place Band in RenoFest SC State Band Championship

2007

2nd place Banjo in RenoFest SC State Banjo Championship


2008

1st place Band at Fiddler's Grove

1st place Banjo at Fiddler's Grove

1st place junior mandolin at Fiddler's Grove

2nd place junior fiddle at Fiddler's Grove

Articles
 

http://www.hvtd.com/?q=node/3935

http://www.charlotte.com/494/story/578807.html

http://www.gastongazette.com/articles/alana_18580___article.html/together_home.html

http://www.gastongazette.com/news/banjo_20436___article.html/plays_flowers.html

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/flowers-family-bluegrass-band-orange-blossom-special/942926087  (note: there are 8 other clips of the FFB on video.aol.com)

www.myspace.com/ffbbluegrass

www.youtube.com/TheBestBand6

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