Meet the band:

MO COUNTRY is a newly formed group led by Russ Weeks, owner of Weeks Music in Buffalo, Missouri. MO Country’s eclectic sound incorporates covers of artists as diverse as Patsy Cline and ZZ Top, as well as original material. A typical set list includes not only current and classic country hits, but also bluegrass, southern rock, and fiddle tunes. MO Country’s sheer versatility, virtuosity, and showmanship combine to create a listening experience not soon forgotten.

RUSS WEEKS is the band leader and primary lead singer for MO Country. He is a 30+ year veteran of the music business, experienced in all aspects of teaching, performing, recording, sales, repair and sound work. Russ has toured nationally with his wife and son as “The Three Weeks” for the Bureau of Lectures and Concert Artists Inc.; played churches and festivals with “Mount Zion”; appeared at numerous fairs and concerts across the country; opened the stage for Eddie Rabbitt; won many fiddle contests and is the current American Heritage Mandolin Champion.

SKYLA WEEKS was a vocal major in college and has a degree and teaching certificate for K through 12 Vocal and Instrumental. She has taught in public schools and given private lessons for the last 20 years. Skyla is an accomplished pianist and bassist as well as playing trumpet and mandolin. Her rich vocals have a genuinely classic sound.

TYLER WEEKS, commonly known as Twodd, has been on stage since age 3 and is always at home in front of a crowd. Not only is he a fabulous drummer, he is also proficient on guitar, bass and piano. His vocal ability ranges from basement to rafters and he has had numerous awards throughout his young life. At 20 years old he has performed thousands of professional stage shows, and received many top ratings in high school vocal competitions on the district and state level. Tyler is involved with Vintage Records with his dad Russ, and he has worked in multiple recording studios on dozens of projects. He has played theater shows and fairs with a duet partner as TNT, doing original pop ballads, which he excels in as well. Tyler is a current member of Sing Sing Sing, a Musical stage show working to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.

NIKKI WEEKS was genetically predisposed to music, having grown up in a musical family. Winning many fiddle contests throughout her teens, Nikki has gone on to become an accomplished teacher/performer on a number of instruments. Her strong vocal abilities never fail to make her a hit with the crowd.

BOB GUYMON started his musical journey at age four with the trumpet. Over the years, he developed an interest and a love for all musical instruments. He has played many different styles of music such as country, blues, old rock and roll, and playing in pit bands at a theatre in Paris Texas. Over the past year, he has done numerous specials for the Grace Community United Methodist church in Buffalo.

SCOTT HAMMERBACHER played drums from a very early age. Performing with his high school band at Raytown South, near Kansas City, MO, through his stint at UMKC, and then on to play keyboard and drums on the Dennis Lee Show. Playing across the North American Continent, where they worked major fairs and were opening act for legendary artists such as Lee Greenwood, The Beach Boys and many others. Scott is a wonderful songwriter, as well as musician and his extraordinary vocals truly enhance the MO Country sound.