A major venue in our area is closing after 40 years, hopefully reopening soon.
I've been going there since the 70s. On my Picking Page
you can hear my recordings of Bottle Hill (1974), Orrin Star & Gary Mehalick (ca. 1975),
Lew London (1977 & 78), Wildcat Creek (1978), Buck White & Rcky Skaggs (1978),
2nd Annual Fiddler's Gathering (1979), Hot Rize w/Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers (1981),
the Bill Keith Band (1981), and Fiddle Fever (1981).
Phil always graciously allowed me to put my mics onstage or plug into the board, as long as the
artists approved. Phil remains a good friend.
Just about anyone you can image has performed there, including Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, John McEuen,
Tony Trischka, Tim O'Brien, Seldom Scene, Country Cooking, Elizabeth Cotton, Beppe Gambetta,
Bela Fleck, and on and on.
Thanks for everything, Phil. Looking forward to your next location in this new year!
Fred