2019 Newport Jamboree Kickoff featuring Indian Run Stringband and Blue Connection
Venue: Newport Community Park, Newport
Organizations: Blue Connection, Indian Run Stringband, Newport Jamboree
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Family Friendly
Cost:

Description:
The Newport Jamboree presents their May, 2019 and 10th Season Jamboree Kickoff featuring the music of the Indian Run Stringband and Blue Connection on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Newport Community Park.

Enjoy old time and bluegrass music by the Sinking Creek.

The Indian Run Stringband from Blacksburg, VA plays fiddle and banjo foot stomping dance tunes and sings traditional songs with old time harmonies perfect for dancing the two step.

From dance tunes to the blues, the Indian Run Stringband plays with love and abandon. They make old-time music fresh and new.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/Indian-Run-Stringband-140104486072560

Blue Connection is a hard driving traditional style bluegrass band. We formed in mid-winter of 2013. We play traditional standard bluegrass and country songs with a mixture of contemporary country and a some rock thrown in for good measure.

Links:

• http://www.blueconnectionbluegrass.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/blueconnectionbluegrass

The local Ruritan chapter will be selling concessions including hot dogs and snacks and be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket.

We will ask for a $5.00 donation from each adult to cover the bands and pay for the park rental. Kids under 12 get in free.

Bring a chair, pack a swimsuit and invite a friend.

The Village of Newport Ruritan Park is conveniently located 1.4 miles down Highway 42 / 650 Bluegrass Trail keep your eyes peeled for the signs off of 460 West.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.imgur.com/FkCHKIv.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/NewportJamboree/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/446037432864125/.