The Lite Side

The Lite Side, a unique trio noted particularly for its vocal harmonies, and featuring a variety of acoustic instruments disbanded in November of 2010.

The Lite Side, a unique trio noted particularly for its vocal harmonies, and featuring a variety of acoustic instruments disbanded in November of 2010.

More frequently a quartet than a trio, the band had been in existence in one form or another for about 30 years. Membership included founding members Mary Beaman (vocals, 12-string guitar, light percussion), Keith Bailey (vocals, upright bass), along with Morgan Evans (vocals, guitar, tenor banjo, whistles), who joined the group in 1990. Long time founding member Mary Dahl retired from the band in 2008.

Noted accomplishments included:

Numerous performances at the White House during the Clinton and Bush administrations.

Two albums: "Cardboard President", (title song written by Morgan Evans) and "I'm Dreaming of a Lite Side Christmas," featuring three original compositions ("In a Stable Barn" by Mary Beaman, "The Shepherd's Song" by Morgan Evans and "Count Your Blessings" by Mary Dahl) and a dozen traditional holiday pieces.

"Cardboard President" has been aired over many local radio stations. The Lite Side also performed the song when the group was featured on WGAL-TV on their "Live at 5" broadcast.

The band also was privileged to open for a sold-out concert by The Kingston Trio at the Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Mary Dahl left the group several years ago, retiring with her husband to Florida. The band called it quits in 2010 when Keith Bailey decided he wanted to spend more time with his grandchildren and doing community service work.

The Lite Side encouraged audience participation, and enjoyed the camaraderie their music brought to those who attended their performances. We played mainly in the Carlisle, PA area with some gigs also around Baltimore, MD.

The Kingston Trio, The Brothers Four, Peter Paul and Mary. Others.

Acoustic guitars (6- and 12-string), banjo (5-string and tenor), mandolin, tin whistles and light percussion.