Jug is one of the original Grass Stains and together with Bill founded the group. Jug lives in Two and Three Quarter Mile Creek near St.Albans, WV with his wife Patty and weiner dog "Mator". Jug has been involved in music his entire life. He was a member of The Stevens Brothers Band, performing Country and playing the steel guitar during his early years. Jug holds the state of Texas close to his heart and visits Texas whenever possible. He currently keeps us in time playin the bass.