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The Wildmans and Highland Reverie in Concert
Venue: Floyd Country Store, Floyd
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Highland Reverie, The Wildmans
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: $20.00

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Description:
The Floyd Country Store presents The Wildmans and Highland Reverie in concert on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

The Wildmans, an acoustic string band hailing from the hills of Floyd, VA, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition, take inspiration from the old masters like Bill Monroe, Kenny Baker and Doc Watson, as well as many modern and non-traditional artists such as Chris Thile and Lake Street Dive.

With a base firmly in old-time roots music, The Wildmans push the genre boundaries with acoustic electric instruments and effects to create a bigger sound, with original jam vibes, modern classics and jazz standards, Bob Dylan and Tedeschi Trucks covers, all alongside favorite old time and original fiddle tunes.

The band has been performing regionally since 2011 and features the award winning talents of siblings Eli on mandolin and Aila on fiddle and vocals, joined by young banjo phenomenon Victor Furtado and backed up by bandmom Deb Wildman on bass. Highly skilled instrumentals and soulful vocals applied to traditional bluegrass tunes with a smattering of old time, blues, and jazz combine to create a fresh new sound, old tunes fueled by young spirit.

From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler's conventions and classical music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and passion of these talented young musicians.

Links:

• http://www.thewildmans.net/
• https://www.facebook.com/TheWildmans

Influenced by the rich musical heritage of Appalachia, Luke and Madison Morris’ sound is rooted in the folk traditions they grew up in. Nonetheless, they use folk tradition as a jumping-off point into new sonic landscapes and imaginative songwriting. After crossing paths at bluegrass festival, the duo began playing together regularly in 2018. Both Luke and Madison grew up making music in the bluegrass scene.

Their lyrics and smooth harmonies take the front seat while soft arrangements help to tell the story of each song. Together, Luke and Madison Morris bring a modern take on tradition that continues to evolve while remaining rooted in the music of Appalachia. The first part of their name “Highland” simply refers to the area we call home. Old-time and bluegrass music from the Appalachian highlands is the foundation for everything they create. The second part of their name “Reverie” is a noun that describes a daydream or a trance. It is used in a musical context to describe music that provokes a dream-like, meditative state. They love the feeling of being completely locked into a musical moment while the world fades away around them and want their music to leave people lost in a reverie.

Links:

• https://highlandreverie.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/highlandreverie
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ2ubDN7CuB48DXcRtkPILA
• https://www.instagram.com/thehighlandreverie/

Tickets are $20.00 per person and are available for sale online and in the store.

To purchase tickets online, visit: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/om9odz3jg7.

Doors open at 6:00 PM and the music starts at 7:00 PM.

Floyd Country Store is located at 206 South Locust St in Floyd, VA.

For more information, visit: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/event/the-wildmans-highland-reverie-live-2023-01-14 or https://www.facebook.com/floydcountrystore or call 540-745-4563.