From our friends at the Martinsville/Henry County Economic Development Office of Tourism…
The Martinsville Henry County Economic Development Office of Tourism in collaboration with The Spencer-Penn Centre is bringing an outstanding bluegrass and old time music program to the region on August 28, 2009. The concert will start at 7 p.m. and feature, award winning artists Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little.
Wayne Henderson was awarded a National Heritage Fellowship in 1995 in honor of both his fine playing and his exquisitely handcrafted steel-string guitars. Born, raised in Rugby, Virginia, Henderson is an accomplished guitarist who has toured internationally with the United States Information Agency, performed at Carnegie Hall, the Smithsonian Institution and for “America’s Reunion,” during the 1992 Presidential inauguration.
Jeff Little, a remarkable musician and esteemed pianist, steeped in the tradition of his native Blue Ridge, yet also a virtuosic and eclectic innovator. Little’s involvement with fiddle tunes, old time country, and rockabilly dates to his growing up in Boone, North Carolina, where his father, owned a music shop. The shop was a regular gathering place for musicians. Little started playing at the age of five and has played professionally since the age of fourteen. Little has performed his traditional roots music, around the world, including performances in Sri Lanka, Oman, France, and Tanzania. Other notable performances include The Smithsonian Institution, National Public Radio, Folk Masters, and The National Council for the Traditional Arts “American Piano Masters”.
Jeff and Wayne have performed as a duo in numerous venues throughout the nation. The two have just returned from a performance in Butte Montana’s National Folk Festival. “This will be a first class show with first class performers”, says Debbie Robinson, Director of Tourism for the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation. “I have listened to both perform live and am confident that those who attend will be pleased with the level of energy and skill both will display. I encourage all bluegrass and old time music enthusiasts to join us on August 28th.”
Advance tickets are available for $10 and $12 at the door at Spencer-Penn Centre located in Spencer, Virginia. Tickets may be ordered by phone at 276-957-5757.
For more information on upcoming events visit online at www.TheCentreatSpencerPenn.com or www.VisitMartinsville.com
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