Jesse McReynolds and his Virginia Boys

Jesse and his brother, the late Jim McReynolds, were originally from Coeburn, VA where they began playing bluegrass music on WNVA radio in Norton, VA in 1947. After many years traveling and performing together they became members of the world famous Grand Ole Opry in 1964. Jesse is widely recognized as “Mr. Mandolin” for his innovative style of mandolin cross picking and split string style of playing.
In 1997 the McReynolds Brothers earned the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Award in recognition for their contribution to American music. The clean wholesome music that originated in the mountains of southwestern Virginia in 1947 continues to be in great demand today from Jesse McReynolds. www.jimandjessee.com

Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little

Back by popular demand will be Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little. Wayne Henderson is a legendary guitar builder playing hand crafted instruments that are sold all over the world. His good friend, Jeff Little, is quite a “piano picker”. Guitar and piano make an excellent duo as witnessed at the 2005 taping with these guys on Song of the Mountains. www.waynehenderson.org, www.jefflittle.net

The Abrams Brothers

The Abrams Brothers arrived on the Canadian music scene in 1999. They quickly created a stir in the local, national and international music communities. These young men feature bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music in their show, and recently performed on the Grand Ole Opry with Mike Snyder. www.theabramsbrothers.ca

Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen

Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen will be another highlight for this Song of the Mountains performance. Randy is the son of the legendary Charlie Waller of the Country Gentlemen. Randy continues his father’s legacy with the Waller Sound of bluegrass music. Randy has always been a big fan of his dad’s music, and it shows with the sincere energy that he puts into every song of this show. www.randywaller.com

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams are a tremendously talented husband and wife duo. Larry Campbell grew up in Manhattan surrounded by all kinds of music, but always had a special attachment to the music of the South. He moves freely between rock, blues, country, folk and Celtic, playing guitar, fiddle, mandolin, pedal steel, cittern, dobro and banjo. A totally self-taught musician, he is one of the most sought after session players in the country. He has played with Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Dolly Parton, B.B. King, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper, k.d. Lang, Rosanne Cash, Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin, but is probably best known for his eight-year stint with Bob Dylan’s band. Teresa created the role of Sara Carter, the lead singer of the first family of country music, The Original Carter Family, for the premiere and tour of the new musical, Keep On the Sunny Side, which tells the family’s story. She also appeared as Sara Carter in the BBC documentary, Lost Highway, and the PBS documentary, The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken. website

Breaking Tradition

Breaking Tradition is a fine bluegrass band based out of Bristol, TN-VA. They have been together for seven years, and are gaining a reputation as a top quality bluegrass band. Hal Boyd, Lester Parks, Trever Bartley and Dan Carty make up this fine group. Breaking Tradition is always a crowd favorite. www.breakingtradition.com