Doug Ganey plays bass and sings lead and harmony vocals with the Commonwealth Bluegrass Band. Doug joined his first band, “Bermuda Grass”, while attending Thomas Dale High School. After a short stint with "Branders Bridge Bluegrass Band”, Doug was hired by the legendary Bluegrass performer "Uncle Leroy".  It was during this time that Doug honed his bass playing skills and developed into a well-respected lead singer. 

Doug toured the East Coast performing festivals and shows with Uncle Leroy and his band.  After the death of Uncle Leroy, Doug was hired as the lead singer and bass player for James Bailey & Company. The band recorded two albums.  It was in this band that Doug first began singing and playing with Malcolm Pulley and Randy Cook, current bandmates in Commonwealth Bluegrass Band.  Doug’s singing has been influenced by and compared to great vocalists such as Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley and Ronnie Bowman.  Doug lives in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Danny Hughes grew up in a musical family. His grandmother was an accomplished pianist and accordionist. His father, Mel Hughes, plays several instruments and performed on the "New Dominion Barn Dance" as well as working with Chief Powhatan for over 20 years. His brother, Vernon Hughes, has played with several high profile bands including the Heights of Grass and Appalachian Express. Danny grew up in Chesterfield County, VA and now resides in Henrico County, VA with his wife and three children. He began learning to play the guitar in his early 20's and cites most of the modern masters of the instrument as his inspiration including Clarence White, Tony Rice, and Bryan Sutton.

He has worked with Heritage alongside brother Vernon, Donald Warthan and the late Steve Stephenson. He has worked with Among Friends, a local "super group" comprised of many like minded musicians and singers, led by local "Folk Guru" George Turman. Danny performed with The Jackie Frost Trio, along with Richard Ward, for approximately ten years. The band shared the bill with many prominent acts in the bluegrass and acoustic genre, as well as the Richmond Symphony. The Band recorded several self produced recordings and one studio recording, "Calliope", which garnered a nomination for "Album of the Year" in the Americana Category from the 2006 Independent Music Awards. Danny's association with Jackie Frost continued as the band reformed as The Jackie Frost Ensemble. Danny has most recently worked with the Big Boss Combo, a group of accomplished local musicians whose members have played everywhere from the late night talk show circuits to The Grand Ole Opry. An avid songwriter, Danny contributed several original songs to "Calliope" and was nominated for "Song of the Year" for "Away We Go" in the Americana Category from the 2006 Independent Music Awards. Danny also contributed a number of songs to The Jackie Frost Ensemble's "Cold Lonely Blues" project in 2007.  Danny is excited to have an opportunity to get “back to his roots” with the Commonwealth Bluegrass Band.  

Chris started taking fiddle lessons when he was just 4 years old and showed promise at an early age.  He was the Virginia State Fiddle Champ at the age of 8 and repeated the feat again when he was 16.  He continued lessons thru high school and began a music major program at VCU.  His playing style is heavily influenced by Vassar Clements and Bobby Hicks. 

Chris has played with some well respected groups and musicians throughout his career.  He was a founding member of Code Blue, spent 6 years traveling with The Churchmen, filled in with The Stevens Sisters, The Lewis Family, and Mark Newton, played a gig or two with Bill Emerson, Dudley Connell, Doyle Lawson, and Junior Sisk.  He is also an accomplished studio musician having done session work on approximately 20 records for local, national, and commercial acts, as well as radio commercials.  He has also played in the Bay Symphony and other Classical Chamber Music ensembles throughout Virginia.  His musical interests include, Tony Rice, Tony Rice, and more Tony Rice, fiddle player Vassar Clements, the Bluegrass Album Band, Doyle Lawson, Lou Reid, Seldom Scene, Lonesome River Band, IIIrd Tyme Out, Josh Williams, and The Allman Brothers Band. Chris plays Howard Dodd Violins and Jim Merrill Guitars.