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The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Kyle Triplett, left, Melissa Triplett, right, and their six-month-old son Joel Triplett, sit in the living room where their families’ band “the Bankesters” practice. Kyle said he can play mandolin, banjo, and dobro, but most of the time he plays guitar. Melissa said she has been playing bass guitar since she was 16. Other band members include Melissa’s father and mother, Phil and Dorene Bankester, along with her younger sisters Emily and Alysha. “The Bankesters” upcoming CD, “Looking Forward”, will be released June 1. Jessica Tezak