Herbert Hess - Herbert is a member of the outstanding "Back Porch Pickers "out of Tazewell, VA. He plays both guitar and bass; most often guitar, with the band. The Smyth County Jam hopes to see a lot more of this very excellent band. He has played for about two or three years with this group, before this, he and Buford Conn sang five or so years together. Herbert was born in Tazewell and lived there all his life. He is a retired heavy equipment operator. Although he has a sister and brother who played music, Herbert says he learned to play on his own. Herbert admires the "Black Diamond" band.
