Note: All photos courtesy of Chris Rector unless otherwise noted.
This week Chris Hunter filled in for Tim White.
He started the show by leading the crowd in the "Pledge
to the Flag". Everyone gave an appreciative salute to
all our servicemen and servicewomen throughout the world.
The Pickin' Porch Show had a special treat this
week.
Michelle Cupit from Nashville, Tennessee brought her
band up to the Birthplace of Country Music to share
the Pickin' Porch stage. Michelle has a brand new
album out on
Cupit
Records and played several tunes included on it.
Michelle grew up in Texas, but now hails from Nashville,
Tennessee. She not only sings and plays instruments but she
is quite the songwriter too. She co-wrote the title cut to
her "Bluegrass Baby" album along with her
husband/producer. One of her musical influences is Patty
Loveless. She sang "The
Boys Are Back In Town" found on Patty's "Mountain
Soul" CD.
Jim Reynolds played mandolin for the group. He
co-wrote the tune "Kentucky Rose" and treated the
crowd to a fantastic sample of his songwriting and vocal
skills.
Laurie Canaan played the fiddle for the band. She
showcased her impressive fiddling skills on a song entitled
"That Old Fiddle On The Wall", a number about
Michelle Cupit's father.
Tom D'angelo played bass and comes from New York
City. Lately he's been touring with
Steve Azar and Bob Seger
all over the United States.
Lester Ray Sears played guitar for the group.
Lester Ray grew up in Giles County, Virginia and moved to
Nashville in 2006.
