Bob Bovee and Gail Heil (Special Event)

For over thirty years Bob Bovee and Gail Heil have been bringing their fabulous old time music and stories of the West and Midwest to vivid life.

Gail is a Missouri native who learned much of her fiddle repertoire from older Ozark performers. As a Master fiddler she has passed on this unique repertoire to younger musicians through State Arts Apprenticeship programs in Iowa and Minnesota, where Gail and Bob now live. In addition to playing fiddle, Gail also plays guitar, banjo and autoharp as well as being a crack dance caller.

Bob originally hails from Nebraska, where his family played and sang the old tunes and songs. He learned a number of his songs from his grandmother. Bob is proficient on guitar, banjo, autoharp, and harmonica. A fine singer, Bob also teaches and contributes to publications such as the Old Time Herald.

To find out more about Bob and Gail and see a sample of their music, check out their website at www.boveeheil.com.

Don?t miss this unusual chance to see and hear Bob and Gail in the DC area, and sample their infectious playing and singing, rare fiddle tunes and yodeling together with fascinating stories of the West and a hilarious dry wit. You?ll have a memorably fine time, and in turn Gail and Bob will enlarge your view of American life and history. The setting couldn?t be better: Andy and Sondra Wallace?s beautiful restored 18th Century home, Mount Lubentia.

For reservations and directions, email Andy, or call 301-324-7311.

Suggested donation is $15.