The Levon Helm Band is coming to Charlottesville on Sunday Sept. 14 at the Paramount Theater. Levon hasn't been around Virginia in along time. Go check him out. http://www.theparamount.net/calendar_Fall08.aspx
Great day of Bluegrass at the Mineral Festival. The Grascals and Del McCoury put on great sets on Saturday. One of the highlights was Barry Scott and Second Wind. Barry brought his daughter on stage to harmonize on a song, and she was great. Hot day, Hot Night!
If you can handle the heat the Mineral Bluegrass Festival is going on this weekend thrusday-saturday in Minreal, Virginia. Some of the artist include Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury Band, the Grascals, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers and others. Be sure to check it out.
With all the bad weather yesterday in Charlottesville, the Black Crows still played among the water all around. Here is where you can download and listen to the show. http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=516437
Don't forget Phil Lesh formerly of the Grateful Dead will bring his friends to Charlottesville Pavilion Tuesday July 8th. Last years show at the same place drew great reviews, with former Dylan musician Larry Campbell. Also on the friends list is Jackie Green playing a hot guitar. Don't missl