Alice Gerrard & Beverly Smith (Special Event)

Please join us for an afternoon of wonderful music from Alice Gerrard and Beverly Smith, two of the most respected Old-Time musicians playing today. Alice and Beverly have just finished a new recording and this is a rare opportunity to hear them play together in an intimate setting.

 

Alice Gerrard is, quite simply, a legendary musician and singer. For nearly half a century she has been in the forefront of Old Time and bluegrass music. Her groundbreaking collaboration with West Virginian Hazel Dickens in the 1960s and 1970s broke the gender barrier in their field and brought the duo international attention. Their influence cannot be underestimated. Later as a member of the Strange Creek Singers, and with Tom Sauber and Brad Leftwich, Gerrard continued to explore new musical possibilities.

In 1987, Alice founded the Old Time Herald, the foremost magazine devoted to Old-Time music, and served as its editor for many years. Alice has a host of recordings, with Hazel Dickens, solo and with many great traditional artists. She has received awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association as well as the North Carolina Folklore Society.

Beverly Smith is one of the most respected musicians in Old-Time music today. She is an accomplished guitarist, singer and fiddler, as well as being an ace dance caller.. She is founding member of the Heartbeats and was also a member of Big Hoedown with Bruce Molsky and Rafe Stefaninni. Recently she has worked and recorded with Carl Jones, as well as Irish musicians. Mick Moloney, John Doyle, and bluegrass master Laurie Lewis.

Space is limited, so reservations are required for this concert. Email Andy, or call 301-324-7311.

Suggested donation is $15.00.