Section Leaders

Tenors - Russell Brickhouse

Leads - Kevin Kehres

Never one to walk away from a challenge, Kevin came to Asheville with almost 30 years experience as a baritone, and almost immediately was turned into a lead, and then was 'volunteered' to become lead section leader. He has been trying without success to give this job away to someone more worthy for the past three years.

Baritones - James McMahon

James is the baritone section leader, and doubles as a bamboo pole when the need arises (he's tall and skinny).  He also directs some of our repertoire.  James got his fist taste of barbershop at age 12, and the style has been in his bones ever since. 

James directed his college a cappella group, and studied choral conducting at Harvard and at the New England Conservatory of Music.  His happiest barbershop memory is perpetually last Tuesday night's rehearsal.  He lives in Asheville with his wife and 4 kids.

Basses - Fred Maney

Fred Maney serves as the Bass section leader, and unofficial YouTube conduit for the chorus.

He was a long-time barbershop fan, but Fred only joined the Land of the Sky Chorus in 2007. Fred says his happiest barbershop moment was the first Land of the Sky rehearsal he attended. He has not stopped grinning since.

Fred has lived in Fletcher for last 25 years with his wife, Kathy. They have raised two daughters, Karen and Alyssa, who were members the 2002 Sweet Adelines Rising Star Champion Quartet.