Mr. Perry McKinley, neighbor and friend of Krista and her family, plays
accompaniment acoustic guitar on all of Krista's CDs.  When Krista
performs live, Perry is always there to accompany her (and the show is
never complete without a few of his jokes, either).  A Free Mason, he also
hand-makes guitars, mandolins, mandolas, and banjos in a workshop at
his home.  The guitar he currently plays on is of his own make, as well as
one of the fiddles Krista plays on.  For more pictures, click here.
Mr. McKinley: Where It All Started From
Oscar Ball: The Mandolin Guy
Ron Benach: The First Bassist
Rex Troyer: The Second Bassist & Banjo Guy
Oscar Ball plays mandolin on Krista's first and second CDs.  Oscar is a friend of Perry McKinley's, which is
how he ended up meeting Krista and playing on her recordings.  Currently, he performs regularly with the
Back Porch Swing Band.
A resident of Canton, Ohio, Ron Benach was the guy Krista went to first
when she needed bass on her first two albums.  Like Oscar, Ron is also a
friend of Mr. McKinley's.  Currently, he is retired and teaches music lessons
on guitar in North Canton.
Rex Troyer, who played the banjo on Krista's second CD, currently lives in Apple
Creek, Ohio.  He plays many different instruments, including the banjo, mandolin,
guitar, and stand-up bass.  In addition, Rex often plays with Krista and Mr.
McKinley at her performances around the state, as well.  He will also be playing
on Krista's third CD (yet to be titled), coming out this summer.
Justin Wallace: The Newcomer