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The Listening Room Concert with Willard Gayheart and Scott Freeman
Venue: Draper Village Chapel, Draper
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Scott Freeman, Willard Gayheart
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free

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Description:
Draper Village Chapel hosts The Listening Room Concert with Willard Gayheart and Scott Freeman on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Join us for a unique musical experience in The Listening Room, a space designed for stillness, sound and soul. The 130-year-old Village Chapel offers an intimate concert experience. Housed in a beautifully preserved chapel with natural wood and plaster acoustics, the room offers an intimate setting to sit, listen, and truly enjoy live music.

Willard Gayheart is a beloved Appalachian musician known for his heartfelt folk, pencil art and bluegrass storytelling. With decades of experience, his rich acoustic sound preserves the spirit of the mountains. He will be performing with his son-in-law, mandolinist Scott Freeman, bringing traditional mountain music to life through warm harmonies and timeless melodies. Together, they’ve become a treasured duo in the Blue Ridge music scene.

After the concert, we’ll be offering Willard’s renowned pencil artwork for sale featuring detailed illustrations that capture the same Appalachian soul as his music.

Willard Gayheart is a pencil artist and musician from Southwest Virginia. He is originally from Eastern Kentucky, working mostly from the theme "Nostalgic Glimpses of the Appalachians". His works are positive images of Appalachian Culture, presenting the region as a place alive with interesting personalities.

Besides his artistic talent with the pencil, Willard is also an accomplished bluegrass musician having played as a member of the bluegrass band The Highlanders. He not only picks the guitar and sings, but writes many of the songs himself. On one album, 5 out of the 10 songs were written by him. All the songs written by Willard reflect his experiences and love for the mountain way of life.

Link: http://www.mtnlaurel.com/arts-and-crafts/266-willard-gayheart-pencil-artist-a-remarkable-gift.html

Scott Freeman grew up in a rich musical area of Mount Airy, North Carolina. In addition to his work as a professional musician, Scott is also a traditional music teacher and musical instructor for Pete Wernick, aka Dr. Banjo.

Scott lends his talents to many groups. The McPeak Brothers, The Crowe Brothers, The Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys, and to countless other musicians call on Scott for assistance.

There is no cover charge though tips are appreciated for the musicians.

Seating is limited and first come, first served.

Doors open at 1:30 PM and the music starts at 2:00 PM. The show runs two hours with an intermission.

Draper Village Chapel is located at 3091 Greenbriar Road in Draper, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/zvDsWm4G/image.png or https://i.postimg.cc/g2GZZg2B/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://draperisfordreamers.com/events/upcoming/ or https://www.facebook.com/TheeDraperVillage or https://www.facebook.com/events/2221453295037252 or https://www.instagram.com/theedrapervillage/.