Tim started the show in typical fashion by
welcoming everyone to the Pickin' Porch, then leading
us in the "Pledge to the Flag". He also spent a few
minutes telling the audience about the next
Song Of The Mountains concert and the 33rd annual Carter
Family Memorial Festival & Craft Show (click
here to view the festival schedule in PDF format).
Jim Gates & The Keykeepers kicked off the
evening's entertainment by performing a heap of great old
Classic Country songs such as "Lay Your Head Upon My
Pillow", "Hello Walls" and the George Strait
favorite "All My Ex's Live In Texas". Jim and the
gang are a very talented bunch, and they really seem to love
performing!
The Ball Sisters were up next, and as always they
did an outstanding job pickin' and singin' several old
favorites as well as a couple written by their dad Randy. I
always look forward to hearing Jessica play "Back Up And
Push" - and I wasn't disappointed!
Nina Ketron and her Just Friends Band
returned to the Pickin' Porch stage this evening, and
as usual they treated the crowd to several old favorites
including "Kentucky Waltz", "Battle Of New
Orleans", and the wonderful fiddle tune "Orange
Blossom Special". It seems that Nina always has a big
smile on her face, and she has long been a Pickin' Porch
favorite!
Tonight's Pickin' Porch Show was jam-packed with
two hours of non-stop family entertainment by some of the
friendliest folks in the business.
