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... in the hills of wild, wonderful West Virginia!

Chestnut Ridge Park's
2013 Mountain Music Concert Series
All concerts will begin at 6:00 pm and end at approximately 8:30 pm.
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Panorama of a summer concert series show.
 
Photo of From The Hip.   Saturday, June 22nd:
From The Hip

"Shooting ‘from the hip’, these pickers just love to play music and bring some high energy fun to the stage. Influenced by traditional music of the past as well as contemporary ‘new grass’ sounds, FTH offers up their own arrangements with a “folksy new grass” sound."
   
Photo of Rev. Willard's Acoustic Circus band.   Also on Saturday, June 22nd:
Rev. Willard's Acoustic Circus

Rev. Willard's Acoustic Circus is an all new line up from the hills of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Former Hillbilly Gypsy, Jason Teel joins forces with Chris Rossi, Wayne Woods (East Run Band), Chalmers Wadell (Full Steam Ahead), and Pa. State Fiddle Champion Ray Bruckman. Get ready for some high powered bluegrass and old time music with a touch of swing and blues!
   
 
Photo of the Halftime String Band.   Saturday, July 6th:
The Halftime String Band

The Halftime String Band has entertained audiences throughout the Appalachian region, and as far away as Alaska, with their unique blend of acoustic Americana music. Often described as "jam grass", the band’s music covers a wide array of musical styles, including original compositions and unique arrangements. A Halftime show brings audiences to their feet and puts smiles on their faces.

   
 
Image of the band The Wild Rumpus.   Saturday, July 20th:
The Wild Rumpus


Hailing from Fayetteville, WV, The Wild Rumpus is an
original string band, forging a sound that has one foot
stomping in the past and the other stomping in the present
as they roll together bluegrass, swing, country, and rock &
roll for a style that is uniquely their own. Their influences
range from Leonard Cohen to Jimmy Martin and touch
everything in between resulting in this high-energy,
Appalachian stomp-grass dance band!
   
 
Photo of The Reckarts   Saturday, August 3rd: CANCELED!
The Reckarts

New band info coming soon....

   
Image of Spencer's Rye.   Also on Saturday, August 3rd:
Spence's Rye

Spence's Rye, the solo musical project of Gary Copeland, pays homage to the mountain music of the Appalachian region. The tunes are permeated with an aura in the tradition of Uncle Dave Macon, Dock Boggs, and Charlie Poole with blues and knock-down variations.
By fusing influences ranging from traditional to tin-pan alley, Spence's Rye takes traditional Appalachian back to its roots in lonesome, solitary performance. The music is  will get your foot tapping.

   
 
Image of Hickory Wind Band.   Saturday, August 17th:
Hickory Wind Band

"High Fidelity" magazine reviewed Hickory Wind's 1978 album Crossing Devil's Bridge saying:  "exhilarating ensemble sound . . . infusing Appalachian modes with modern firepower . . . folk/rock at it's most ambitious may not be dead after all." Today four of the founding members of the band have kept in touch, playing together when possible. Old-time, bluegrass, Celtic, rock-and-roll, unique originals - these guys are still writing, still playing, still excited about music.

   
 
Image of Stewed Mulligan.   Saturday, August 31st:
Stewed Mulligan

"Stewed Mulligan blends the old backwoods sound with clever Country Rock to create music that could have been birthed in a basement by the illegitimate sons of The Band. If Fat Albert's Junkyard band had an Appalachian bizarro group, they would be called Stewed Mulligan."
- www.Listen.com

   
 

Cost : $5 admission / children 12 and under free.

Lawn Seating: bring your own blanket or chair.

FREE RAFFLE AT EACH CONCERT !

Special Thanks To: All our patrons, volunteers, & musicians !
For more information about these events call 304-594-1773.
Dog sign. Dog sign. Pet Restrictions:
Pets must be leashed AT ALL times and waste picked up and disposed of properly. Pets that disturb others will be expelled from park.
Thanks to our generous sponsors!
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Link to Coopers Rock Climbing Guides & Mountain State Backcountry Expeditions. Link to Tailpipes Burgers and Shakes. Link to Padlz Canoe and Kayak Rentals.
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