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Highlights
from January 6, 2008 |
| On Sunday, January 6, 2008 we celebrated "Curly Seckler
Day" here at the Pickin' Porch.
Curly
Seckler is a true Bluegrass pioneer who has worked
with some of the biggest names in the business, including
Flatt & Scruggs from 1949-1962. |
| We had a very special get-together for Curly and his
friends (both old and new). The program began with a
favorite local band Appalachian Trail. These "guys"
really can crank out some rippin' tunes! |
| David Helms, the mayor of Marion, Virginia
dropped by to congratulate Curly for his lifetime
achievements in Bluegrass music. Mayor Helms expressed
enthusiasm about the upcoming expansion of the
ACMA to the Smyth County region. |
| "Doc" Tommy Scott reminisced with Curly about the
"Old Days". These two gentleman performed many wonderful
shows together over the years. |
| Curly and manager/friend, Penny Parsons took the
stage and continued to reminisce about the "Old Days". Mr.
Seckler made the statement that Penny knows more about him
than he does himself. The audience enjoyed excerpts from the
old Flatt & Scruggs TV show. |
| Tim White joined Curly and Penny on stage and
unveiled the Curly Seckler exhibit. This display can be seen
at the
Mountain Music Museum on the lower level of the Bristol
Mall. |
| One of Curly's favorite new bands and the
IBMA's
2006 Emerging Artist of the Year,
The
Steep Canyon Rangers from North Carolina accompanied
him on stage. They joined Curly in performing a tremendous
rendition of the "Salty Dog Blues". |
| On December 25, 2007, Curly turned 88 years old. He was
presented a belated birthday cake by his manager Penny
Parsons and ACMA President Tim White. After Mr. Seckler made
many attempts to blow the candles (they kept re-lighting)
the cake was shared with the entire audience! |
| After almost nine decades on planet earth, Curly sure
can still pick a mean guitar! |
It was a wonderful evening here at the Pickin' Porch
as we celebrated the life and career of a true music legend.
Happy birthday Curly, and welcome to your rightful place in
the Mountain Music Museum!
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