Join us for the 1st Annual Rhythm & Views Festival at Smith Mountain Lake. This Lakeside Concert Series kicks off with an incredible lineup of bluegrass musicians on Sunday, June 8, 2008. Gates open at 2 pm and music starts at 4 pm. The Rhythm & Views Festival will take place at the W.E. Skelton 4H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake!

Join us for the 1st Annual Rhythm & Views Festival at Smith Mountain Lake. This Lakeside Concert Series kicks off with an incredible lineup of bluegrass musicians on Sunday, June 8, 2008. Gates open at 2 pm and music starts at 4 pm. The Rhythm & Views Festival will take place at the W.E. Skelton 4H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake!

Rhonda Vincent & The Rage

Blending soul, intensity, and tenderness, Rhonda Vincent's unique brand of bluegrass is rich in tradition while remaining unmistakably modern. Among the most beloved figures in today's bluegrass scene, Vincent has earned an unprecedented seven consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association, is a top concert and festival draw, and, with her road band The Rage supporting her, is one of the most dynamic and high-energy performers in any genre of music.
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Nothin' Fancy

Nothin' Fancy was formed as a bluegrass band in September of 1994 with the purpose of competing in the East Coast Bluegrass Championship in Crimora, Virginia. Since their auspicious debut, they have grown in popularity, released 7 full length albums and one CD single, played the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the Lincoln Center in New York City, the Birchmere in Alexandria VA, and have their own festival in Buena Vista, VA which is now in its 7th year. Nothin' Fancy is signed to North Carolina-based Pinecastle Records, and with them have released three recordings, "Once Upon A Road", "Reflections", and “Album # 7” as well as a Chris Sexton solo project "Coffee at Midnight."
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Acoustic Endeavors

Acoustic Endeavors, a wonderful musical group out of Roanoke, Virginia, perform simple melodies with blissful harmonies, you will appreciate the calm and happy feelings they inspire in the heart. The pickin' is solid, good acoustic music with various flavor, bluegrassy, bluesy, folksy, it's all there.
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