Home About Performers Events Sponsors Map Contact Us
 


The Foothills Hayride is a musical experience in Stokes County that contributes to the promotion of local musicians and the venues in which they perform. Musical gatherings such as the Foothills Hayride have been going on for some time. It is our goal to assist those in search of quality Bluegrass and Old Time music. Additionally, the Hayride periodically gathers to sponsor large events such as Royce's Music Jam at Moratock Park and The Stokes Stomp in Danbury, NC.

 

Next Big Thing:

 

Priddy's General Store Presents "Pickin' At Priddy's" 2012

"Friday Nights in February"


February 3rd.....Travis Frye & Blue Mountain
February 10th......Riverview Bluegrass Band
February 17th.....Henry Mabe & Friends
February 24th.....TBA

Music begins 7 pm until 9 pm

Cozy up in a 124 year old general store for some old fashioned fun for the whole family. Sip on hot cider, eat something delicious from the big black pot, warm up by a big bonfire and listen to Bluegrass music at its finest. Experience the way things use to be out in the country on a cold winter's night!! (Music is held inside store).

Priddy's General Store
2121 Sheppard Mill Road
Danbury, NC 27016
(336) 593-8786

www.priddysgeneralstore.com

 

 

2012 Annual Sandy Ridge School Bluegrass Show
Presents:
Two Time Grammy Nominee

Larry Cordle
and
Lonesome Standard Time

Larry Cordle was born and raised on a small family farm in eastern Kentucky. While a young child he was introduced to bluegrass, country, and gospel music, by his great grandfather Harry Bryant, an old time claw hammer banjo stylist, fiddles player and dancer. He recounts, "mom said I could sing 'I'll Fly Away', all the way through when I was 2"! Cordle fondly remembers this early influence by pointing out, "we lived so far away from everything, that we had to make our own entertainment. Papaw would get the fiddle out in the evenings sometimes and play and dance for us. Just as soon as I was old enough to try to learn to play, I did so and kinda seconded after him on the guitar. He ran an old country store and I spent many happy hours in there with him playing, talking about and listening to music. It was our escape into another world, something we grew up with and looked so forward to."

At last count, Cordle's songs had appeared on projects that have to date sold a combined total of more that 55 million records, by artists such as Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins and many others.

Though songwriting took Larry to Nashville, his desire to perform never waned. With his band, Lonesome Standard Time, Cordle has the perfect platform to share his music with fans everywhere. The band has been awarded song of the year by the International Bluegrass Music Association on two separate occasions, garnered two Grammy nominations for best bluegrass album, received nominations for vocal group and instrumental group, landed #1 slts on the Bluegrass and Americana charts and gained the respect of their peers, and had

many accolades during their existence. His current release "Pud Marcum's Hanging" is #2 on the Bluegrass Charts.

Lonesome Standard Time is comprised of seasoned, esteemed musicians in their own right, providing Larry with an outlet to feature his original material, trademark singing and his engaging personality, immediately connecting fans to his music.

Also Appearing

Mountain Roads Recording Artist
"Rich In Tradition"

SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH,
7:00 pm
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
1070 Amostown Road
Sandy Ridge, North Carolina

**BRINGING QUALITY BLUEGRASS TO THE AREA SINCE 1948**

Master of Ceremonies: Doug Hutchens

Tickets: $15.00
Children Under 6 FREE

TICKET SALES BENEFIT SANDY RIDGE SCHOOL

A RICH IN TRADITION PROMOTION


Want to learn how to play an instrument?
Cove Music Center would like to invite everyone to our weekly jam session on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at 310 North Main Street in Walnut Cove. Guitar lessons are available on Tuesday through Friday. Rusty Dobson is the instructor, and he can be reached at (336) 591-7600 or (336) 528-2286. Or, you can also go on-line and make the date yourself if you prefer. We also offer drum lessons and Brandon Triplet is the instructor. Rusty can schedule the drum lessons as well. The lessons are $15 for one-half hour and $25 for one hour.
We can also help you with all your band needs! We have all of the accessories for your instruments and have books on the instruments. If we don't have it in stock, we can order it for you! Please come in and check us out! Our hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. And, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. Our website is covemusiccenter.com. Give us a call and let us help you with your musical needs!

OUR MISSION

The Stokes County Arts Council continues to expand and to successfully present high quality arts and arts education programming for Stokes County citizens. Our programs create shared and lasting experiences that connect the participants to their heritage. The Stokes County Arts Council is committed to the promotion and support of the Arts through our current goals to:

  • Support local artists and provide a means to promote their work
  • Facilitate quality arts education programs in all Stokes County Schools
  • Educate and provide opportunities for life-long learning for all citizens
  • Target and identify Arts needs in the community
  • Form meaningful community partnerships

 


facebook twitter
 

 Copyright © 2012 Stokes County Arts Council. All Rights Reserved.

site maintained by Janis Henderson-Hunsucker