Personnel
The fictional members of the Folksmen are:
- Alan Barrows (played by Christopher Guest) – vocals (tenor), guitar, banjo, mandolin
- Jerry Palter (played by Michael McKean) – vocals (baritone), guitar, mandolin
- Mark Shubb (played by Harry Shearer) – vocals (bass), acoustic bass
During televised appearances, Barrows/Guest has also been seeing playing the autoharp (on "Barnyard Symphony," as performed on Saturday Night Live in 1984) and penny whistle (on "Corn Wine," in a deleted scene from A Mighty Wind). The studio recording of "Skeletons of Quinto," included on the film's soundtrack CD, included guest appearances from prominent musicians David Nichtern (nylon string guitar) and Marston Smith (cello).
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