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A Tribute to the Legendary Randall Hylton with The Comptons and The Mike Mitchell Band
Venue: Floyd United Methodist Church, Floyd
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Mike Mitchell Band, The Comptons
Date: Sunday, February 11, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Event Types: Music, Speaking Engagements
Cost:
Suggested donation of $20.00

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Description:
The Floyd Historical Society and the Floyd Music School presents "A Tribute to the Legendary Randall Hylton" with performances from The Comptons and The Mike Mitchell Band on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Floyd United Methodist Church.

Join us for an amazing afternoon of live performances celebrating the legendary Randall Hylton featuring Randall's songs performed by The Comptons and The Mike Mitchell Band. Previously filmed performances of Randall's songs featuring numerous bands will also be shown.

Randall Hylton, a native of Willis in Floyd County, Virginia, was an important historical figure, made famous for his role in bluegrass music and extend it past first-generation classics music sub genre meanwhile still keeping up with the tradition. He was even known to be "America’s foremost bluegrass songwriter" as he was described on a 1994 song album cover. His music was recorded by every important figures within the music subgenre. His songs have been recorded by such artists as Lester Flatt, Mac Wiseman, the Osborne Brothers, the Lewis Family, the Country Gentlemen, Curly Seckler, Ralph Stanley, Larry Sparks. Doyle Lawson and the Bluegrass Cardinals. Altogether he penned more than 250 songs and was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. He also had a career as a solo musician, wrote a book on writing and selling bluegrass songs and was the recipient of the SPBGMA Songwriter Of The Year for five out of six consecutive years

The Compton brothers, Darryl and Roger, began playing bluegrass gospel music in the 80's in church then was joined shortly after by their dad, Clinton Compton. The three make their home in Willis, VA in Floyd county.

The band just changed members about a year and a half ago. Tim Goins from Mt. Airy, NC now plays dobro and banjo with the group, whichever the song may call for. Tim in the past has played with such groups as the Easter Brothers, Mark Templeton and New Vision, Lynwood Lunsford and many more.

There are times when the Compton' friends consist of Doug Holly from Floyd on guitar and some vocals, also Jimmy Creed, cousin of the Comptons, on mandolin or guitar.

Links:

• http://comptonbluegrass.tripod.com/index.html
• https://www.facebook.com/The-Comptons-Friends-139296176140731/

Mike Mitchell is a singer and songwriter from Floyd, VA specializing in the fiddle and violin. Mike plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass music in the southwest Virginia area.

With his effortless vocals, distinctive songwriting, and instrumental prowess, Mike continues to capture audiences and carve out his own place in bluegrass.

Educated at the Western Conservatory of Music in Ontario, Canada, Mike Mitchell began playing the violin at the age of five. His passion for music led him to a string performance major at Youngstown State University, and more than 10 years of national touring with rock and acoustic ensembles.

Aditionally, Mike performs with the acclaimed mountain music group, Blue Moonshine, and Floyd Time.

Links:

• http://www.mikemitchellmusic.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/mikemitchellbandpage
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5ECaC6dSC7_pgie85GbVw
• https://www.instagram.com/mike_mitchell_music/

The cost is a $20.00 suggested donation to benefit the Floyd United Methodist Church and the Floyd Historical Society.

Floyd United Methodist Church is located at 417 East Main Street in Floyd, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/8cywVKKh/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://floydhistoricalsociety.org/randall-hylton-tribute-concert/ or https://www.facebook.com/floydcountyhistoricalsoc or https://www.facebook.com/events/416547284214070.