Christmas Once Upon A Time is presented by the original six founding members of The Front Porch Country Band - all superb session musicians and consummate stage performers - known worldwide for their Original American Country.

Individually each member excels in numerous musical roles with their gifts of vocal and instrumental performance. Collectively, they shine as true American originals - in the studio and on stage - to deliver an unforgettable entertainment experience.

Be sure to catch their newest multi-media show, capturing all of the spirit and emotion of the Christmas season, presented with the band's unmistakable gift for insightful writing, crisp instrumental performance, and soaring vocal harmonies - along with their trademark energy and emotion. Featuring "Twelve New Songs For Christmas" - from the heart of "North Country" (scroll down for more).

The Front Porch Country Band is (shown, from left) Johnny Jolin, Rick Buck, Alison Rupert (seated), Richard Rupert, Kim Reichley, and Joseph Paul Hauserman. Individual BIOS - please click on names (right).

Alison takes center stage on The Front Porch Country Band's live performances, and all eyes are on her as she provides a natural center for the band. She exudes an alluring charisma and fun-loving charm that make it obvious she's at home out front. Fluent on guitar and keyboards, she uses her distinctive vocal interpretations to create the sensitive lead and voice harmonies that help make up the very distinctive sound of The Front Porch Country Band. By the tender age of four, Alison was already exhibiting her joy of music and song. She grew up singing at home and in her father's church, but it wasn't until her years in college that she joined forces - musically and romantically - with Richard. From their first meeting the two began forging the partnership that has made Alison's childhood dreams become a reality, and brought her special musical talent to the world. She's living out her dreams with her co-performing husband, entertaining on stage and in the studio - where she's an in-demand talent from all over the USA for her professional vocal deliveries. Their musical partnership has led to opening for national recording artists Pam Tillis, Mark Wills, Marty Hagard, Jesse Hunter, Lionel Cartwright, Neal McCoy and many others.

From the moment Johnny takes the stage, audiences can't seem to help but sit up and pay attention. A U.S. Army veteran who served from more than a decade at bases all over the world, Johnny is a commanding presence as lead singer for The Front Porch Country Band. His distinctive vocals fit well with his disarming down-home country personality - and audiences come alive when he lights up the house with his rockin' vocals and blazing guitar. Johnny has opened for top Nashville Recording Stars like Confederate Railroad, Ricochet, Hank Williams III, David Lee Murphy, Chely Wright, Jeff Carson, Steve Wariner and Mel McDaniel to name a very few. His original music can be heard on syndicated radio stations in 150 cities and 49 states across the USA and Canada. DJ Chris Conman Conn said of Johnny, "This guy is called The Country Rocker for a good reason. He writes and plays music that makes you want to crank up your stereo...and dance."

Joseph grew up playing and performing in church. After getting his taste of music at the early age of five, he's spent 30 years working on his recording career, from engineering and producing to studio work on keyboards, drums, guitar and vocals. He's worked with producers such as Nile Rodgers (produced the B-52s)s, Andy Jons (produced Joni Mitchell), Mitch Goldfarb (produced Ace of Base), Neil Dorfsman (produced Dire Straits and Paul McCartney) and other top Nashville producers. Joseph has opened for Neal McCoy, Pam Tillis, Doug Supernaw and Richard Marx to name just a few. As an entertainer, he's a "triple threat," bringing all of his considerable talents on vocals, keys, and percussion into the studio & onto the stage, where he's toured all across Europe, Asia, and North America. "You can take a great song and play it on a simple acoustic guitar in your kitchen, and it's still a great song. In any genre...the song is the song is the song..."

Out front on lead vocals and bass guitar for The Front Porch Country Band, Kimbo projects his trademark relaxed style that's smooth as southern comfort. With his impressive vocal range, he can deliver any musical mood, from laid back ballads to pop and rockin' country. A master of live performance, his inventive bass style anchors the hard driving thunder and tender acoustic moods of The Front Porch Country Band. Kimbo brings over 35 years of experience in the music industry as not only a riveting vocalist but also as a versatile instrumental performer on bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin and keyboards. His soulful blues voice and inventive bass style help give the Front Porch Country Band its signature sound. He's opened for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Mitch Ryder and Chuck Mangione. His vocals can warm any stage, and his happy presence warms any room off stage, as well. Kimbo's approach to his lifelong music profession is all about making the music a joy - for himself and his fans. "Play in time. Play in tune. And eat the food...it's free."

A talented prodigy on numerous musical instruments, Richard has formally studied music since childhood. But it was an old acoustic guitar he uncovered in his family's attic as a teenager that inspired him the most, and helped his true musical talents to begin to shine. A writer of countless original songs, he's won national songwriting awards from The American Song Festival and Billboard Song Contests. As a full-time touring musician in his young twenties, he began remodeling his 125-year-old barn, ultimately transforming it into an elaborate professional recording studio. Today, he's master of the art of sound imagery and audio engineering. Richard provides much of the precision technical and creative control for Front Porch projects. But onstage it's his dazzling mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar that grabs and keeps country music fans' attention. His talents help power the sound of The Front Porch Country Band, delivering country magic and mastery - with a lion's heart!

Rick started his musical career by, "stealing my dad's guitar at age nine," and he's been stealing the attention of country music lovers ever since. Rick is a powerful musical force on both guitar and drums. He's opened for Reba McEntire, George Jones, Diamond Rio, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus and many others. As young as age 15 he opened for Merle Haggard and his early glimpses of the music industry made a huge impression. He's spent much of the past decade touring Europe, Asia, and North America, dazzling international audiences with his virtuoso performances on both electric and acoustic guitar. Rick's inventive guitar riffs are all over the original recordings and stage performances of The Front Porch Country Band - an unmistakable ingredient in helping to form the band's signature sound. His approach to life is simple. "Always treat everyone around you the way you want to be treated yourself. Take the time to talk to people. And always remember - the glass is half full, not half empty."