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AN APPALACHIAN EVENING
This year's summer music series runs from June 26 - August 28. Come join us each Saturday in our newly-renovated, 300-seat air-conditioned auditorium for an ever-changing schedule of
bluegrass, folk and old-time mountain music by award-winning artists. Check the website for schedule updates and artist announcements.
Season tickets are on sale now, with individual performance tickets to be sold beginning June 1. Select your favorite seats for the entire season and place your order securely now. Save 20% off standard ticket price.
Come for the dinner, the show and the tailgate market. Each Saturday, you can enjoy a southern dinner served family-style in our dining room; and then browse the Stecoah Gallery as well as our Tailgate Market of locally-grown and locally-crafted products.
SATURDAY
JUNE 26
Balsam Range (shown above). Based in Haywood County, the band consists of area natives Marc Pruett (banjo),
Caleb Smith (guitar),
Darren Nicholson (mandolin),
Tim Surrett (bass), and
Buddy Melton (fiddle).
All the fellows grew up steeped in traditions of The Grand Ole Opry... as well as the important influences of the Scotch-Irish settlers of the Southern Mountains, English ballads, and Western songs. Band Website
SATURDAY
JULY 3
Paul's Creek Band. Stories from the banks of Paul’s Creek mix with 
traditional mountain sounds, originals, folk, bluegrass and more. With a focus on singing and harmonies, Carol plays guitar and dances, Jamie’s on upright bass, Troy’s on banjo and special guest Tim Gardner (High Windy Band) plays fiddle. This group loves fun, with the crowd shouting requests and singing along. Band Website
SATURDAY
JULY 10
Lonesome River Band. It takes a lot of ambition for a band to stay together for over 25 years, but 
the award-winning LRB continues to amaze their loyal fans every step of the way. Longtime band member and driving banjo picker, Sammy Shelor has put together a wealth of talent - all the while keeping that distinctive LRB sound. With two strong lead vocalists, Andy Ball (mandolin) and Brandon Rickman (rhythm guitar), along with Mike Anglin on bass and Mike Hartgrove on fiddle, the group continues their reputation of one of the most respected names in bluegrass music. Band Website
SATURDAY
JULY 17
Alice Gerrard & The Kari Sickenberger Band. Alice Gerrard is a pioneer for women in bluegrass 
and old-time music . In a career spanning some 40 years she has played with many of the greats and one numerous honors. Band Website Kari Sickenberger, one of the founders of Polecat Creek, has teamed with fiddler, Natalya Weinstein and singer, songwriter and mulit-instrumentalist, John Miller, both formerly of the band, Lo-Fi Breakdown to form her own band. Kari sings her heart out in the tradition of the great country singers. Band Website
SATURDAY
JULY 24
Dismembered Tennesseans. It was back in 1945 that a group of teenagers got together and began 
singing and playing a brand of bluegrass music that has gone on now for more than 60 years. The group has appeared on stage with many of the top bluegrass music stars and has performed in concert with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Chattanooga Ballet. They have appeared on a segment of ABC-TV's Peter Jennings Nightly News and were featured on the NBC Sunday Today Show. Band Website
SATURDAY
JULY 31
Dehlia Low. Emerging out of Asheville NC's roots renaissance, Dehlia Low echoes the sounds of early 
country with a strong bluegrass flavor, crafting a fresh originality that feels like home. Since 2007 the group has quickly develped a devoted fan base, receiving national and international reviews and radio play. Confirmed for Merlefest 2010. Band Website
SATURDAY
AUGUST 7
The Kruger Brothers. Swiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with 
bassist Joel Landsberg. Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Although each of these musicians has earned high credit for his skills individually, it is the interaction of the three together which makes their music so uniquely special. Band Website
SATURDAY
AUGUST !4
The New North Carolina Ramblers. Kinney Rorrer plays the banjo in the old time 3 finger 
picking style of Charlie Poole, and Kirk Sutphin can play the fiddle with same graceful touch that Posey Rorer had. These fellows not only perform songs and tunes from the repertoire of Charlie Poole, but also from many other old time artists. Darren Moore and Jeremy Stephens bring a wide variety of Carter Family material to the group. Band Website
SATURDAY
AUGUST 21
Jeff Little Trio. Jeff Little comes from Boone, NC and began playing piano at age five. His distinctive 
two-handed style, much influenced by mountain flatpicked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision and clarity. Appearing with Jeff are the father-son team of Steve Lewis and Josh Scott. Steve has taken top picking honors in a host of contests, including the Walnut Valley Nationals, Merlefest, Galax Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention, and the Wayne C. Henderson Guitar Competition. Josh Scott is an accomplished bass player with over ten years of professional experience. Band Website
SATURDAY
AUGUST 28
The Farewell Drifters. Combining elements of bluegrass with the accessibility of classic folk and 
acoustic Americana music, this stunning young band is turning heads nation-wide. Their songs offer a contemporary relevance and hopeful perspective that truly sets them apart. Though unafraid to grapple with the darkest aspects of the human experience, their light-hearted, often hysterical on-stage banter leaves audiences refreshed and entertained. Band Website
SATURDAY
MARCH 27
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Duckie Race
• Deviled-Egg Cook-off
• Natural Dye Workshop
Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be at 11 am followed by the Duckie Race on the Creek at noon. Prizes, refreshments, photos with The Easter Bunny. This is the first year for our Deviled-Egg Cook-off with judging at 12:30 pm.
We're also holding an informative natural dye workshop for parents and children alike at 1 pm. Participants will learn the basics of dyeing with plant materials and take hope Easter eggs dyed with local plants such as walnut, oak moss, and marigold. $5 for adults; children free. More info
SATURDAY
APRIL 24
Annual Ramp Festival. Celebrate the arrival of ramps in the mountains with us. We'll have a traditional Appalachian dinner featuring ramps, and live music in the auditorium.
For information about all things Stecoah...
FEBRUARY 2010
Newsletter
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
121 Schoolhouse Road
Stecoah (Robbinsville), NC 28771
Ph 828-479-3364
Fx 828-479-1434
Lynn Shields
Director
Beth Fields
Program Director
