| Date: | July 11, 2015 |
| Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue: | Foggy Ridge Cider |
| Cost: | $12.00 |
| Description: |
Foggy Ridge Cider presents their Second Saturday Music Series with Butch Robins on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Renowned for his classic bluegrass style, banjo artist Butch Robins plays on the Foggy Ridge crush pad from 12 to 4 pm. Don't miss "the introverted master of an extroverted instrument!" As far as banjo players are concerned, few are as innovative or stylistically diverse as is Joseph C. ("Butch") Robins. Butch's musical diversity is evidenced in the bluegrass world by his inclusion as one of the longest tenured banjoists for Bill Monroe and The Blue Grass Boys and bassist for the New Grass Revival, earning him the distinction of being "the one and only New Grass/Blue Grass Boy". He has been one of the busiest of Nashville's freelance banjo players and has performed with big-band leader, Harry James, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Leon Russell. Hailing from the Celtic-descended, southeastern United States, as a student of music and the banjo in the 1960's and 70's, Butch acquainted himself with and befriended many of the first generation bluegrass musicians at early festivals and fiddlers' conventions. As a teenager he won major banjo contests. The 70's found Butch playing in various bands, including Charlie Moore, Jim & Jesse, Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper and the New Grass Revival. It was during these years that he explored different banjo playing techniques and helped lay the groundwork for the progressive, melodic, 5-string banjo playing of today. In 1977, Butch became the banjoist for Bill Monroe and his "Blue Grass Boys". With Monroe, he traveled and performed throughout the United States including the White House and Lincoln Center in New York City until 1981. Butch is truly a legendary master, and his performances are warm and memorable. Link: http://www.reverbnation.com/butchrobins The tasting fee is $12 and includes six cider tastings, complimentary logo glass and music. Cast Iron Catering offer favorite local dishes. Foggy Ridge is open 11 am to 5 pm. Foggy Ridge Cider is located at 1328 Pineview Road in Dugspur, VA. For more information, visit: http://foggyridgecider.com/events/special-events.php or call 276-398-2337. |