The Delk Band

Delk Band Members

Chek Rippee

Chek was raised west of Elida, NM on the Rippee Ranch.  Noel Rippee, Cheks dad, introduced him to the fiddle at a very young age. He would continue to master the instrument as he went through school. In 1992, Chek would join The Delk Band and traveled the country makin music. In 1996, he would put together his own band and continue traveling the country before deciding to make his move to Nashville, TN.

Chek and his wife Amy make their home in Portales NM. After pursuing music in Nashville TN for 8 years, they moved back to NM to raise their three daughters, Taylee (12), Taris (8), and Tya (4).  Chek is a fourth generation rancher and manages the family ranch outside of Elida, NM. Amy teaches third grade in the Portales School  District.

When he's not jammin with The Delk Band (East Camp Crew), he can be found playin for the Lord in cowboy fellowships in the surrounding area.

Chek

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