The Tennessee Hillbuddies hold an esteemed place in the annals of American music as pioneers of country and folk. Comprising Henry Barnes, Ali Kafka, Conner Vlietstra, and Henry’s cousin Trevor Holder, this groundbreaking quartet left an indelible mark on the world of traditional music. Their harmonious vocals, harmolodic interplay, and cutting social commentary continue to resonate...Read More
Our Summer Series, featuring local talent, returns to Heritage Hall Theatre in 2024! Our Summer Series #3, and final 2024 Summer Series event, features local bands Nowhere Valley and Hillbilly Strings. Nowhere Valley is a local 3-piece old-time and folk music band. Jennifer Gillenwater, and Sam and Ginger Dalton, play old-time, bluegrass, pop, gospel, and...Read More
In The Beginning Darin and Brooke Aldridge crossed paths in the heart of their shared passion: music. Their journey began when their musical orbits intersected, creating a harmonious collision. As fate would have it, they discovered a mutual love for bluegrass and bluegrass gospel. Their deep-rooted connection, both personally and musically, blossomed into a partnership...Read More
Whatever you do, don’t call The Kody Norris Show ‘retro’. While the reigning SPBGMA Entertainers of the Year are known for the rhinestones that shine from their lapels and the fringe that hangs from their collars seem to conjure up memories of times gone by, The Kody Norris Show is very much directing their gaze...Read More
Growing up playing music together in Boone, North Carolina, the Burnett Sisters’ sound is focused around the type of breathtaking vocal harmonies that can only come from the unique bond shared by siblings, expertly complemented by tight instrumental arrangements and a bona fide love of the traditional songs they play. To assign a genre to...Read More
The Kody Norris Show is, deeply rooted in North American folk music. Norris has crafted a performance that harkens back and tips a hat to the traditions created by Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin’s showmanship, the Stanley Brothers’ harmonies, performances of the Grand Ole Opry, and a bit of Vaudeville. Top-notch picking is center stage, but...Read More
