Parley's Drifters play good-timey music. Their style is heavily influenced by old-timey players, with a lot of country, bluegrass, blues, and rock-n-roll mixed in. Old-timey refers to the oldest form of country music that was ever recorded. Its’ roots lay in British folk songs played on traditional stringed instruments, and its’ mix of influences include vaudeville comedy and blues.

Kyle Ricks plays the mandolin, flute, and guitar. He was living near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon in Salt Lak...