| Date: | June 23, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00 - 4:00 PM |
| Venue: | Mabry Mill |
| Organizations: | The McKenzies |
| Description: |
Mabry Mill presents continues their 2019 Sunday Concerts with The McKenzies on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Woody and Marcia McKenzie have been playing music together since they were married in 1983. They met in the White Mountains of Arizona, where they were introduced through their music. Long-time residents of the New River Valley (Virginia), they moved to Lynchburg in the fall of 1998, bringing with them their unique blend of contemporary and original folk, traditional music of southern Appalachia and the British Isles, children's music, funny songs, and even some swing and jazz standards. Over the years this husband-wife duo has provided music for square dances and contra dances and has performed for weddings, coffeehouses, restaurants, schools, libraries, festivals, conferences, retirement homes, and private parties. Outside of Virginia, they have played for audiences in Arizona, Wyoming, North Carolina, Kentucky, West Virginia, and even Denmark! The McKenzies' variety of musical styles and instrumentation, their strong individual and duet vocals, and their repertoire of lively tunes, unique original songs, familiar ballads, inspiring sing-alongs, and humorous novelty songs, all come together to create an energetic brand of entertainment that appeals to young and old alike. Former members of two clogging groups, they sometimes even incorporate a little "flat-footing" into their performances. Links: • http://www.mckenziemusic.com/home.html • https://www.youtube.com/user/WoodyandMarcia/videos Enjoy old time music, or some variation of it, is as much a part of this region as the way residents cook their food, wear their clothes, or speak to you on the street. It is an outpouring and an overflowing of the landscape, the culture, and people. The Blue Ridge Parkway may be thought of as a connecting route between many important stories, music being one of those for certain. All performances at Mabry Mill are free of charge. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. Note: Concerts may be canceled in the event of lightening or other extreme weather conditions. Mabry Mill is located at 266 Mabry Mill Road at Meadows of Dan, Virginia. For more information, visit: http://mabrymillrestaurant.com/happenings/ https://www.facebook.com/MabryMillRestaurant or https://www.friendsbrp.org/event/mabry-mill-music-2/ or call 276-952-2947. |