Presented by:

Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library Foundation

Floyd Friends of the Library

Montgomery Friends of the Library

One of the distinct aspects of Appalachian culture, admired and studied worldwide is its music, and our region is blessed with many acknowledged masters of the music.  On Saturday, March 20, Appalachian music lovers can hear 13 of these masters in concert at 7:30 pm at Christiansburg High School.  The concert evolved from a recent recording of the legendary 5-Time World Champion Fiddler, Buddy Pendleton from Patrick County.  Mr. Pendleton will be joined on stage by the 12 master musicians who helped make the recording entitled “Buddy Pendleton & Friends – Gems From A Master Fiddler”. 

The concert will feature many well known artists who are collaborating for the first time.  They include Olen Gardner, Jack Hinshelwood, John Hollandsworth, Doug Jernigan, Larry Kirkland, Tim Sauls, Sammy Shelor, Herschel Sizemore, George Smith, Jeanette Williams, Johnny Williams, and Tyler Williams. These talented and respected musicians are all are masters of their respective styles and instruments and their contributions to the Bluegrass and Old-Time music of the Appalachians can hardly be overstated.  With their various talents as musicians, composers, luthiers, producers, promoters, authors and teachers, these artists have influenced thousands of aspiring musicians and music appreciators.