November
November 7, 2009 - 7:30 pm
“Get ready to spend the evening with two great Bluegrass bands!”
“Willow Branch"
From the foothills of
the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, Willow Branch is
a traditional bluegrass band that has specialized in providing
entertainment since 1983. Band members are:
Robert Noble
- banjo & vocals;
Gayle Noble
- bass fiddle & vocals;
Greg Lam
- fiddle & vocals;
Doug McDonald
- mandolin & vocals; Eric
Spencer
- guitar & vocals.
Willow Branch has performed at the world famous
Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman
Auditorium
in Nashville, TN; the Governor's Mansion in Richmond, VA; the Statler
Brothers "Happy Birthday USA" 4th of July celebration in Staunton, VA;
and to over 30 million viewers via cable and satellite on the
QVC television shopping network.
The Virginia Ramblers, a local band from Albemarle County formed in 2005, although three of the band members had been performing together for over 13 years in “The Virginia Cutups”. The band features Charles (lead singer and guitar), Donnie (lead baritone vocals and upright bass), Jeff (mandolin and tenor) and Zach on banjo.
www.myspace.com/thevirginiaramblers
Ticket Price:
$18 Advance
$21 Door
November 15, 2009 - 7:30 pm
“Langley Winds” Air Force Winds”
“250 years of musical tradition!”
The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band’s Langley Winds woodwind quintet will span more than 250 years of musical tradition when they appear at Carysbrook for a free performance .The quintet’s repertoire includes a wide variety of chamber works as well as popular and patriotic pieces. The quintet’s versatility stems from their diverse educational backgrounds and professional experiences. They hold degrees from music schools all over the country including Indiana University, University of Michigan, West Virginia University, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Members have performed with the Waco Symphony, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Wind Symphony, and the Aspen Music Festival Orchestra.
Ticket Price:
No Tickets Required FREE Performance!