| Date: | July 26, 2014 |
| Time: | 7:00 - 10:00 PM |
| Venue: | Blue Ridge Music Center |
| Cost: | $10.00 |
| Description: |
Blue Ridge Music Center presents Wyatt Rice, Claiborne Woodall and Raincheck with The Elkville String Band on Saturday, July 26th @ 7pm Fans of acoustic guitar music should be well acquainted with the name of Wyatt Rice. Wyatt was first spotlighted as an original member of the Tony Rice Unit where he played primarily rhythm guitar, although he had many opportunities for soloing as well. Wyatt has been featured on numerous recordings, videos, and has played countless gigs with the the Tony Rice Unit. He played lead and rhythm guitar with his own band “Wyatt Rice & Santa Cruz” and with The Ronnie Bowman Committee. Wyatt has recorded or performed with players such as David Grisman, JD Crowe, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Dan Tyminski, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, Rickie Simpkins, Ronnie Bowman, Lee Ann Womack, The Lonesome River Band, Sierra Hull, Ricky Skaggs, as well as his brothers Larry, Tony and Ronnie. Wyatt has recorded “Advanced Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar” (DVD) with Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and been featured on several of their special compilation CD’s. For more information visit: www.wyattrice.com Members of the band Raincheck have performed with well known bluegrass bands Shady Grove, Southbound, and Wyatt Rice & Santa Cruz. For more information visit: www.raincheckband.com The Elkville String Band says they like to play Traditional Country Roots Music. They play Appalachian Music and Music From the Hills as they like to say. They like the songs that came out of Wilkes County, NC and South Western Virginia, and also interested in the music that came out of the entire Appalachian region. The band members refer to these areas as "where the real music came from" and their main goal is to keep this music alive for future generations to enjoy. Some of the songs we do date back to the early 1800's. Some are not near that old but date back to the 20's through the 60's. The band plays old time, bluegrass, traditional, gospel and even a blues tune now and then. All these different kinds of music were played in the Blue Ridge and Appalachian regions of our country so we want to play some of all this music. For more information visit: http://cricketbill.tripod.com/ -Children under 12 Free -Patrons are encouraged to bring a lawn chair -You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket (NO ALCOHOL please!) -Free Parking -Rain or Shine -The Galax Smokehouse serving BBQ, sides and drinks at each concert |