| Date: | June 25, 2021 |
| Time: | 6:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Venue: | Floyd Country Store |
| Organizations: | The New Ballard's Branch Bogtrotters |
| Cost: |
Suggested donation of $8.00
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| Description: |
The Floyd Country Store continues the 2021 Friday Night Backyard Jamboree with The New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters outside on Friday, June 25, 2021. 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 Admission is free with a suggested donation of $8.00 in support of the musicians. Join us on Friday evenings behind the Floyd Country Store for a live show with some of our favorite old time string bands! The Backyard Jamboree features one band performing for two hours starting at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Seating opens at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 6:00 pm. If you can’t join us live, check out the livestream on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/floydcountrystore/) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwib5-8QRlyxWgHI5TX1lUg). No dogs allowed, no alcohol allowed. For more information, visit: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/events/list/ or https://www.facebook.com/floydcountrystore or call 540-745-4563. |