In a world of expanding technology, many forms of music should be on the endangered species list. Arnold Chin treasures, promotes and protects the musical art form. This group has developed a broad and varied list of tunes. Their pickin' is awfully good, but some will tell you that the singing is even better.

Arnold Chin combines the high lonesome sound of folk music's pioneers with the drive and delivery of today's more contemporary bands. They offer the classic elements of tight harmonies and precision playing that gives
American music its unique sound and feeling.

In September 1974, a new progressive bluegrass band, called the Arnold Chinn Group, went on stage at Owensboro's Southside Bar-B-Q Inn for their first concert. They soon became as much of a regular fixture as the barbecued mutton and began putting down their musical roots.

Arnold Chin quickly became one of the most sought after bands in the Midwest. They traveled extensively from Colorado to the east coast playing in taverns, outdoor festivals and concerts. They appeared with national artists as diverse as Hank Williams, Jr., The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the Earl Scruggs Review, Jimmy Buffet, Diamond Rio and The Everly Brothers.

In the mid-80s, feeling the stress of touring, The Arnold Chin Band decided to hang up their instruments and return to college and jobs. They married, had kids, worked and paid taxes for the next 13 years. Then in 1995, an old friend and fan of the band's called them and said, "What about a reunion?"

That spark re-kindled a flame that had never completely gone out. Sliding easily into a resurgence of Americana, they play at festivals and special events throughout the region and the audiences are filled with old friends and new fans.