An essential  bluegrass band, Past Times has been in existence for over eight years performing traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music consisting of many original songs.  The band, being diverse in their repertoire, has performed in many venues including concerts, churches, schools, picnics, weddings,  public events and festivals in the tri-state area.  The Past Times Band - Randy Bailey, Ed Krizni, Barbara Muccie, Don Sojka  and Ron Trotta performs at Albert Music Hall and the Bluegrass and Oldtime Music Association of New Jersey (B.O.T.M.A) regularly and  has performed at The Heartland Hayride on WDVR 89.7 and 91.9 FM Radio Show, The Pocono Mountains Bluegrass Festival, The Monmouth County Fair, The Catskill Mountains Bluegrass Festival, Richmondtown Bluegrass Festival, The Bordentown Cranberry Festival,  Allentown Harvest Festival, Surf City Island Library, Pineland Charge Bluegrass Festival, Titusville Parade just to name a few appearances. Randy Bailey, Rock solid bassist and vocalist, is the son of a West Virginia coal miner.  Before the family moved to New Jersey in 1962, Randy began to develop a love for the music from the inspiration of his grandmother and father.  At the age of 17 he joined the jams at Joe and George Albert's Homeplace (which evolved into the Albert Music Hall) where he played guitar and went on to learn the bass.  For over 20 years Randy has been a host of the Sunday morning bluegrass radio show, Bluegrass Jam (WBJB 90.5FM) at Brookdale Community College.  He has played bass with such established performers as Bob Paisley, James King, Ronnie Stoneman and the late Rose Maddox.  He has been the master of ceremonies for the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, The Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association concerts, and many other shows.  Randy has recorded with D.W. Griffiths and The Rank Strangers, Dick Torstrick, Travis Wetzel, Steve Lutke and others. Barbara Muccie mandolin player and vocalist was born and raised in the New Egypt, NJ area.  Her mom was from West Virginia, so as a child Barbara was exposed to southern gospel and bluegrass music.  For several years she sang in a duet with her brother George which became the beginnings of the Past Times Bluegrass Band.  Barbara has penned several inspirational songs performed by the group, and also takes on the band's managerial tasks. Ed Krizni, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter has been involved in bluegrass music for many years.  His musical influences range from folk and early country music to contemporary acoustic and country-rock.  Ed's many songs can be heard in the band's gospel and secular performances live and on CD.  Besides teaching guitar and performing with groups, Ed also does carpentry as can be seen  in the studio he recently built for the band's latest CD project.  Ed's enthusiasm has been a driving force for the band. Ed has also played with The G rassland band , Fox Hill  Bluegrass  band , Out of the blue , East Wind , Straight Drive , and others.  Ed also does the recording for the group as well as recording other groups. Ron Trotta was born in Brooklyn, NY.  He became interested in bluegrass after listening to the ( Will The Circle Be Unbroken ) Album.  At age 15 he started banjo lessons and has been playing banjo ever since.  While in New York, Ron played with the Tri-County Ramblers from 1979 to 1990.  In 1992 Ron moved to Bayville, NJ and in 2000 he started playing with Past Times.  The apple hasn't fallen too far from the tree in Ron's family as Ron Jr. has recently taken up an interest in bluegrass music and has started playing bass fiddle. Some call it the Dobro, others the resonator guitar, whatever you choose, Don Sojka excels at it.  Don started playing Bluegrass in the late 1960's and has never stopped.   Don can play virtually every instrument used in Bluegrass music, but it's the Dobro that Don specializes on  for Past Times.  Not only valued for his instrumentation skills, Don also sings baritone and tenor when needed.  Don has recorded with several bands.  He is also an avid vintage instrument collector and is a noted source of authentication of valuable collectable instruments.  In the past he has played with such bands as One Way Ticket, Fox Hill, Shades of Bluegrass, Wayside Ramblers, Raritan Bay Ramblers, Chapel Hill Boys and others.