| Date: | November 09, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:00 - 8:30 PM |
| Venue: | New River Community College (Dublin) |
| Organizations: | Gate 10, New River Community College Concert Series, The New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters |
| Description: |
The New River Community College Fiddle, Banjo & Dance Club presents their November concert featuring Gate 10 and the New Ballard Branch Bogtrotters in concert on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Edwards Hall, Room 117 located within the New River Community College's campus in Dublin, VA. Gate 10 is a highly energetic band that has written its own musical story using the tales of traditional bluegrass, the high energy of classic rock and the heartaches of old country music. Coupling this with ages ranging from 11 to 22, they have a unique sound that is beyond their years. Located in Southwest Virginia, they have traveled around the south performing and enjoying every moment of it. Links: • https://www.facebook.com/Gate10band/ • https://www.instagram.com/gate10band/ About 25 years ago a group of musicians from the Galax, VA area formed a new band. The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters took their name, in part from the original Bogtrotters of the 1930's also because band leader Dennis Hall lives on Ballards Branch. They won the very first fiddlers Convention in Galax setting a precedence for all that follow in their footsteps. The New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters continue to play in the traditional Appalachian string-band style often playing for square dances around the region. Old time music is alive and well, and continues to attract fans of all ages. The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters remain a driving force in carrying the traditional music of the Virginia/Carolina Blue Ridge into the new millennium. It is our hope to be an inspiration for future generations of mountain musicians! Link: https://www.facebook.com/thenewballardsbranchbogtrotters Admission is free and all are welcome. Donations will be accepted to help with travel expenses for the musicians. Jamborees are held the second Saturday of each month, October through April at New River Community College's Dublin campus, a Crooked Road affiliated venue. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the music starts at 6:00 pm. To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.imgur.com/Tvwn7Pf.jpg. For more information, visit https://www.nr.edu/fiddle/ or https://www.facebook.com/nrccfiddle/ or call Tim Jones at 540-674-3683. |