Note: All photos courtesy of Chris Rector unless otherwise noted.
Tim White was back this week, and after a few
announcements he got things started by leading everyone in
the "Pledge To The Flag".
First to take the stage this evening were Jim Lloyd &
Friends.
Jim Lloyd, a well-known barber from Rural
Retreat, Virginia played banjo for the group. Jim is
documented by the
Smithsonian
Institution as a representative of Southwest Virginia
mountain music and storytelling.
The Pickin' Porch's own Teddy Helton helped
out on bass. Teddy is a member of local bands Fire in the
Kitchen and Fast Train.
Playing guitar was Coy Ryan. Coy also hails from
Rural Retreat, Virginia. His guitar skills were showcased on
the tune "Handsome Molly".
Trevor McKenzie played mandolin, banjo and the
"saw". We were treated to several numbers that featured the
saw including the Pat Boone
hit "Moody River".
Next up was Wheeler, a Bluegrass-Gospel group
from the Weber City, Virginia area.
Tiffany Wheeler sings lead vocals and wrote some of
the songs they performed. "He's God" was especially
moving.
Justin Salyer played the guitar. He was featured
during a medley of "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
and "Amazing Grace".
Mark Jackson played mandolin for the group.
Mark's fantastic mandolin licks shined during the tune "Angeline
The Baker".
Kevin Wheeler picked the bass for the band. Kevin
wrote some of the songs the audience was treated to tonight
including the a capella number "Heaven Gained Another
Soul".
