Oregon Bluegrass Association, PO Box 1115, Portland, Oregon, 97207 (503) 321-5077
                                                 
                                                 
Ida Viper
 
Members: Mark Petteys, Brian Oberlin, Russ Baker
Ida Viper, based in Portland, Oregon, draws on the roots of American music from bluegrass and swing to jazz tunes from the 20's and 30's. Mark Petteys (5-string banjo and guitar), Brian Oberlin (mandolin) and Russ Baker (standup bass) bring high-energy improvisational arrangements to their live performances.

Mark Petteys and Brian Oberlin formed Ida Viper during the summer of 2005 in Portland, Oregon. Their CD Some of These Days was released on May 13, 2006. Russ Baker began performing with Mark and Brian in January 2006. Peter Schwimmer (fiddle and banjo) has been a frequent contributor since the summer of 2006.

Phone number: 503-359-7674
Mailing Address: Mark Petteys, 2445 Gales Way, Forest Grove, OR, 97116
Email: mark@idaviper.com
Website: http://www.idaviper.com/
Recorded Music: Some of These Days