Rural Route 4 is the Missouri-based barbershop quartet that won the 1986 SPEBSQSA international competition. They are known for their signature costumes of matching overalls in keeping with the rural theme of their group in venues where formal attire is expected.

Rural Route 4
Years active1971–94
MembersDon Kahl – tenor
Calvin Yoder – lead
Jim Bagby – baritone
Willard Yoder – bass
Past membersRufus Kenagy – baritone
Everett Roth – tenor

Calvin's son, Wes Yoder, later replaced Don as the group's tenor until their formal retirement in 1994.

Discography edit

  • My Life, My Love, My Song, cassette, CD; 1992
  • Friends and Relatives, LP, cassette; 1987
  • Saturday Night Sunday Mornin', LP, cassette; 1985
  • Friends and Relatives, CD; 1987

References edit

External links edit

Preceded by Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Champions
1986
Succeeded by