| Date: | July 17, 2021 |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
| Venue: | Newport Community Park |
| Organizations: | County Connection, Indian Run Stringband, Newport Jamboree |
| Cost: |
Adults: $5.00 Donation Kids Ages 12 & Under: Free
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| Description: |
The Newport Jamboree continues their 12th Season Jamboree featuring the music of Indian Run Stringband and County Connection on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Newport Community Park. The County Connection is a four piece bluegrass band which is Catawba based. Its members include Pam Landreth on bass, Frank Garman on guitar, Garry Williams on banjo and Melvin Linkous on fiddle. Link: https://www.facebook.com/countyconnectionbluegrass/ 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 We will ask for a $5.00 donation from each adult to benefit the bands. Kids under 12 get in free. Bring a chair, pack a swimsuit and your creekin' shoes and invite a friend. Note: Originally Scott Fore was scheduled to be one of the performers. 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. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/NewportJamboree/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/939215606653177/. |