Dan Foster grew up in a family of musicians.  Dan learned how to play while playing in church and with his family in Washington State.  Dan is a solid guitarist and an exciting mandolin player.  His tenor voice blends nicely with the band's harmoneys and he also sings lead on a number of tunes.  Dan lives in Washburn, ND with his wife Janet.

Lee Benjamin has been in bands off and on his whole life.  Starting playing guitar then bass in many rock bands, Lee started playing banjo about 9 years ago.  His banjo playing is punchy while always tastefull.  Lee also sings lead vocals and baritone harmonies.  Lee adds Dobro to many of Cotton Wood's songs bringing a different feel to their music.  Lee lives in Center, North Dakota with his wife Claudia and daughter Carly.

Bassist Jill Wiese has performed in various singing groups and bands around the Washburn area for years.  Her clear vocals and steady bass playing anchor Cotton Wood's beat.  Jill loves to sing for people and everyone enjoys her vocal stylings.  Jill is also helped her daughter, Ashley, become a bluegrass musician in Tennessee.  Jill lives north of Washburn, North Dakota with her husband Bob and daughter Kayla.