big dickens is a bluegrass/classic country duet from portland oregon. the duet members are steve reischman on guitar and vocals and kevin johnson on mandolin and vocals.

steve and kevin have been playing together in various bands for over 40 years.

their sound blends traditional bluegrass music with “brothers” duet harmonies made popular in the early days of country music.

drawing on material from bill monroe, the stanley brothers, hank williams and others
big dickens creates a bluesy mournful sound combining the clear, powerful vocals of steve with the monroe inspired mandolin that kevin brings to the duet.