Stillwater Junction Band Members.

Scotty Willard is the unmistakable voice behind 

Stillwater Junction, known for his deep, raspy 

vocals that blend the soul of classic country with

the grit of Southern rock. 

Born in North Carolina and raised in Kernersville, 

Scotty’s early years were shaped by small-town 

roots and big-time country legends. 

He  later lived in Winston-Salem and Tobaccoville 

before settling in Pilot  Mountain, where his musical journey would finally take center stage.

Scotty began singing at the age of 13, drawing inspiration from icons  like Johnny Cash, George Strait, 

Toby Keith, and Conway Twitty. 

As he  grew older, he found a second wave of influence in the raw energy of  Southern Rock, crafting a vocal style that merges both worlds into something uniquely his own.

Despite his passion for music, Scotty’s path to the 

spotlight came later in life. At 39, he launched his 

personal singing career by forming Stillwater Junction

—a band that has since become a powerful voice in Outlaw country and southern rock. 

His late start hasn’t slowed him down; it’s only 

added grit, wisdom, and authenticity to 

every word he sings. Scotty Willard is 

proof that it’s never too late to 

chase what sets your Soul on Fire.

Benjamin  Joseph Ratermann—better known on 

stage and off as “Ratman”—holds down  both 

rhythm and lead guitar duties for Stillwater Junction, 

while also  lending his voice to backup vocals. 

Born  in Charlotte and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Ratman’s  musical roots run deep, inspired early on by his father—a seasoned  drummer who shared stages with legends like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Gregg Allman.

Ratman  picked up his first guitar at age 13 and never looked back. His playing  style is steeped in the soul of the blues and the raw edge of southern  rock, shaped by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe  Bonamassa, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the 

Allman Brothers, and the Grateful Dead.  Whether he's laying down thick rhythm grooves or ripping through a solo,  his guitar 

work is passionate, fluid, and always in the moment.

A true improviser at heart, Ratman brings a 

dynamic energy to every performance—never 

playing it quite the same way twice. 

His blend of technical skill, emotional depth, and 

fearless creativity helps define the signature 

sound of Stillwater Junction.

Hailing from Forsyth County and raised in Mount Airy—where front  porches, pickin’ circles, and small-town grit shape who you are—Nathan  Ratermann is the backbone behind the sound of Stillwater Junction. Music found him early. At just four years old, he was hooked watching  his father behind a drum kit, and by 13 he was already stepping onto  stages of his own.

Over the years, he’s paid his dues in multiple bands,  sharing stages with acts like Chris Daughtry and .38 Special, 

carving  out a sound rooted deep in bluegrass soul and 

Southern rock fire. Nathan’s path through music started 

on drums at 12, moved to guitar at  16, and finally landed 

on bass at 18—where everything clicked. The bass  became 

more than an instrument; it became the heartbeat. 

The low-end  drive. The glue that holds it all together. 

Offstage, his story is just as hard-earned. For 18 years, Nathan worked  the grind as a bridge welder—underground and 

high in the sky—coming home  broken, bruised, and 

carrying the weight of long days and longer  nights. 

Now, he’s traded in the harness for a bass strap, 

chasing the  road in a different way—

one show, one song, one crowd at a time. 

His sound is steeped in late-night jam sessions, church pickin’, and  fiddlers conventions, shaped heavily by his stepfather 

Steve  Marshall—the man who put his first guitar in his 

hands when life forced  him off the drums. 

That moment didn’t slow him down—it opened 

the door. A father of four, Nathan carries his 

family with him in every mile and  every note. 

Real life. Real music. No shortcuts.

Nathan  Brown is the rhythmic engine behind 

Stillwater Junction, bringing a  fiery blend of 

precision, power, and Carolina soul to the kit. 

His love affair with drumming began at 14 after 

witnessing the spectacle of KISS  live—and from 

that moment on, he never looked back.

Through his 20s, Nathan played recreationally, 

sharpening his skills before stepping into the 

local gig scene around Davie County. 

His first serious project was the folk/Americana 

trio Down the Mountain, where he laid down 

grooves rooted in the North Carolina sound. 

As his musical appetite grew, so did his 

style—leading him to the southern rock 

outfit Jack of Diamonds and countless sit-ins 

with local musicians that expanded his range

 and refined his technique before joining 

Stillwater Junction. Nathan’s drumming is tight, 

tasteful, and steeped in grit—but it’s his 

personality that makes him a fan favorite. 

Known for his devilishly good looks and 

quick wit, he’s the guy who’s quick with 

a joke or to light up your smoke.  

Nathan holds down the  beat with 

Unmatched Energy and Heart.