Concerts in February 2012

Concerts will be plentiful in the month of February at the John C. Campbell Folk School near Murphy, North Carolina. If you enjoy folk and bluegrass music, you may want to make room on your calendar to take in these concerts.

On February 3, 2012, you can listen to the close harmonies and upbeat dance tunes of Bob and Amy Buckingham. Bob began playing guitar and banjo on the 60′s and through the years has expanded is skills to the fiddle and mandolin. He has played with many old-time and bluegrass bands. Amy sings and plays guitar, banjo, and fiddle. Come on out and have a toe tappin’ time!

February 6, 2012 brings a special Monday night concert with Lee Knight. Lee comes from the Adirondack Mountains of New York where he became interested in folk music when he was in high school. Over the years he has studied folk music in the Adirondacks, the Southern Appalachians, Canada, Russia, Central Asia, Scotland, Columbia, and Peru. He will entertain you with his dulcimer, banjo, and guitar.

Norman Kennedy will bring some traditions of Scotland to the school on February 10, 2012. Norman was born in Scotland and learned songs, stories and crafts from his friends and family there. He soon became an excellent handweaver and came to the United States in the 60′s to co-found a shop and organization intended to support traditional crafts. Throughout the years he has used these skills as master weaver in Colonial Williamsburg and also started a school in weaving. He now travels around the country performing songs, telling stories, and instructing people in traditional weaving techniques.

On February 24, 2012, the Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble will perform. This ensemble was created in 1999 to give students who have a background in bluegrass music a chance to hone their skills by performing in a working band. Generally, each student that is picked will stay with the band until they graduate.

All shows will begin at 7 PM in the Community Room at Keith House. Keith House is located in the U-shaped driveway off Brasstown Road directly across from Harshaw Road. The Community Room is to the left of the foyer as you enter the front door.

Admission is free for all concerts but any donations will be appreciated. For more information, call 828-837-2775.