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Newport Jamboree - Fort Vause and Indian Run Stringband
Venue: Newport Community Center, Newport
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food
Cost:
Adults: $5.00 donation preferred Children 12 & Under: Free

Description:
The Newport Jamboree continues the 2012 season with bands Fort Vause and Indian Run Stringband on Saturday, July 21.

Fort Vause is a collection of musicians based in Montgomery County, Virginia, that performs in a variety of configurations. Depending on how they divide up, the band can play bluegrass, old time, gospel, traditional country and even what some folks call folk music. The options range from duos to a gospel quartet to the seven member big band.

For more information, visit: http://www.myspace.com/fortvause

The Indian Run Stringband features hard driving old time music for dances and entertainment. Flat footin' numbers, waltzes, two-steps, and old time songs. For more information, visit: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Indian-Run-Stringband/140104486072560

The Newport Jamboree is scheduled for every 3rd Saturday, June-September at the Village of Newport at the Community Park in Newport (1.3 miles on route 42 off of US 460, on the right).

The local Ruritan chapter will be selling concessions including hot dogs, popcorn and drinks and be sure to bring a lawn chair. We will ask for a $5.00 donation from each adult to cover the bands and park fee-kids under 12 get in free.

Rain or shine! Invite your friends and neighbors!

For more information, visit: http://halfacrepromo.com/events.php

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