Mary Welch (Vocals, songwriter) has 10yrs experience. Born in McAllen, Texas now living in Austin Texas. She has always loved to sing, even as a child. Has a beautiful mesmerizing voice with very good range. Mary has family all over the US, Mexico and Germany and they are all very proud and supportive of her and the rest of the band. Also sings on Benny Rye's country music CD. Shortly after Benny’s CD was completed she started working on her own CD (Long Country Road) which was completed on 11/3/01. While working on her CD Mary and her friend John Dunnam started putting the band (Nopal Negro) together.