Joe Arrington - Joe is a member of Doug Smith & The Wayfareing Strangers. He is from Haysi, Virginia originally, however, he now makes his home in Bristol, Tennessee. Joe plays bass, fiddle and sings. He says he has been playing bass, for about thirty-five years. He began when he was so small he had to stand on a chair to reach the bass! Joe's father plays bass. Joe has three children. He is employed by IT as an operations engineer doing computer work, in Bristol, Tennessee. Joe says he enjoys the music of Ralph Stanley. He likes so many songs/tunes, it is difficult to select one as a favorite. the Smyth County Jam is happy to welcome Joe and the band to our venue, and hope they will see fit to return again soon.
