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Plateau District EventsMilepost 106-217Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213, near Galax, VAContact: Debbie Robinson Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Activities Fees for all Saturday evening concerts. Monday: The Buck Mountain Band and Friends. This old-time band bears the name of a revered Grayson County mountain, and it plays many Grayson County tunes. Tuesday: Bobby Patterson and Willard Gayheart. They play old-time and bluegrass. Bobby traveled with the famed Round Peakers, Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham, on their national tours and knows much about the history of local music. Willard is a noted pencil artist as well as a singer in some highly respected bands. Wednesday: Bill and Maggie Anderson. Both are great singers, and Maggie plays the dobro guitar. Bill plays all instruments, and is a noted instrument maker. He is retired from the Martin Company, but is a certified Martin repairman. He can tell you what that old instrument is - and what it is worth. Thursday: Scott Freeman and Friends. Scott plays bluegrass and old time. He is a fine musician who writes, sings, teaches, and plays a variety of instruments. He likes to play with folks, so bring your instrument. Friday: Spencer Strickland and Stevie Barr. Both are virtuoso musicians and Spencer is a fine singer. Spencer also makes world-class mandolins and guitars with his shop partner, Gerald Anderson. Stevie is a fantastic bluegrass banjoist, and is a noted teacher. Saturday: Blue Ridge Music Makers` Guild and Junior Appalachian Music Students. The Guild is an organization of local lutheirs, players, and fans. They`d like to have you join in. These students will surprise you with their skills and their love for the music. Sunday: Stu Shenk and Brian Fain. They lean to old-time and like fiddling. They also love to sing and play with others, so don`t forget to bring your instrument. Mabry Mill Summer Concert SeriesMabry Mill Summer Concert Series Enjoy traditional string band music of the Carroll/Patrick/Floyd county area. Bring a lawn chair and your flat footin’ shoes. September 14: Mountain Ivy Roanoke Mountain Campground Summer Music Series (MP 120.4)Mountain Music at Roanoke Mountain Campground Sunday August 31 -October 12 performances: 5:00-6:00 pm. All performances are free of charge. Bring chairs and blankets. Picnic fare permitted but alcohol is not. Public Interpretive Programs Plateau Interpretive Area Rocky Knob Campground Milepost 167 Mabry Mill Milepost 176.1 Corn Grinding and Mill Talks Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 25-Oct 27 11:00 am, 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Rock Castle Gorge Hikes Every other Saturday, starting May 26 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m. Fall Gathering Days Saturday, October 20 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m. Puckett Cabin, MP 190 They Call Me Aunt Orlene. 9/21/2008 Blue Ridge Music Center Milepost 212.5 Brinegar Cabin Milepost 238.5 From Field to Fabric Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, May 26-October 21 Times vary Doughton Park Campground Milepost 240 Basin Cove Hikes 9am-5 pm Dates TBA This almost twelve-mile round-trip hike is strenuous will take approximately six to seven hours. Much of the ascent to the Caudill cabin is quite steep. In addition, there are over twenty-five stream crossings each way that require crossing through shallow water on stepping-stones.
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