Thomas Wywrot to The Isaacs
Yet more news of band personnel changes…
The Isaacs have announced that Thomas Wywrot has joined the band playing banjo and guitar.
Current lineup now includes Ben Isaacs on bass, Sonya Isaacs on mandolin, Becky Isaacs Bowman on guitar, Jesse Stockman on fiddle, Nathan Fauscett on percussion and Wywrot on banjo and guitar.
The Isaacs posted a statement on their web site welcoming Thomas, and bidding a fond farewell to departing Troy Engle.
“The Isaacs would like to wish Troy Engle all the best in his future endeavors. It has been great having him travel and play with The Isaacs for the last year. We also welcome Thomas Wywrot to our road family and we look forward to many great concerts with this great young man.”
You can find their tour schedule on The Isaacs web site.
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