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November 2018 Floyd Radio Show with The New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters and Trevor McKenzie
Venue: Floyd Country Store, Floyd
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: The New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters, Trevor McKenzie
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost:
Advance Tickets: $12.00 Day of the Show: $15.00 Season Pass: $90.00

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Description:
The Floyd Country Store presents the November 2018 edition of The Floyd Radio Show featuring The New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters and Trevor McKenzie on Saturday, November 3, 2018 starting at 7:30 pm.

Guests include The New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters, Trevor McKenzie and more!

About 25 years ago a group of musicians from the Galax, VA area formed a new band. The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters took their name, in part from the original Bogtrotters of the 1930's also because band leader Dennis Hall lives on Ballards Branch. They won the very first fiddlers Convention in Galax setting a precedence for all that follow in their footsteps.

The New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters continue to play in the traditional Appalachian string-band style often playing for square dances around the region. Old time music is alive and well, and continues to attract fans of all ages. The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters remain a driving force in carrying the traditional music of the Virginia/Carolina Blue Ridge into the new millennium. It is our hope to be an inspiration for future generations of mountain musicians!

Link: https://www.facebook.com/thenewballardsbranchbogtrotters

Trevor McKenzie is a multi-instrumentalist and singer originally from southwest Virginia. The progeny of cattle farmers, he first gravitated to old-time music through an early interest in regional history and a keen desire to avoid doing manual labor. Though only mildly successful in the latter ambition, he gathered a respect for the communities, historical events, and stories which continue to build the canon of traditional music.

Encouraged initially by family and church music, his formal musical training began at Jim Lloyd’s Barbershop in Rural Retreat, Virginia. In recent years he has continued to learn from and be humbled by skilled musicians from along the Appalachians and around the world.

Trevor currently lives in western North Carolina where he performs as a sideman with several regional acts including the Elkville String Band and the Laurel Creek String Band. On weekdays, he puts his historical knowledge and dusting skills to work in the archives of the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection at Appalachian State University.

Link: http://www.trevormckenzie.com/

Live from The Floyd Country Store in the heart of downtown Floyd, Virginia! The Floyd Country Store brings together a new variety show every month. A series of guest hosts will perform original radio plays, comedy bits, ads, jingles, music and more. Each show features the finest old-timey musical acts, from storytelling banjo players to flatpicking guitarists to hard-driving string bands.

Tickets for The Floyd Radio Show are $12.00 in advance or $15.00 the day of the show or $90.00 for the entire season. They are available online, at the store, or by calling 540-745-4563.

To purchase tickets online, visit: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/event/the-floyd-radio-show-2018-11-03.

Each show is streamed live during the show and is available as a podcast. Many of the past show are re-broadcasted by partnering radio stations.

The Floyd Country Store occurs on the first Saturday of the month from September through May.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.imgur.com/1xvkIjx.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/event/the-floyd-radio-show-2018-11-03 or https://www.facebook.com/TheFloydRadioShow/ or https://www.facebook.com/floydcountrystore or call 540-745-4563.