Eddie Pennington
is widely recognized among his peers as one of the greatest living thumb-style guitarists.  In venues throughout the United States and Europe, he has kept alive the sound popularized by Kentucky native Merle Travis in the 1940s.

Wayne C Henderson,
Jeff Little,
and Randy Greer

Jeff Little, from Boone, NC featured on the piano. Randy Greer is a award winning mandolin and guitar player.

Expect bluegrass, hot jazz and a mix of original songs.

Wayne and his brother, Max.

The Elkville String Band
was formed in December 2002 to perform during the Wilkes Playmakers’ production of "Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend" which was written by Karen Wheeling Reynolds.  The band has been together ever since that time.

Gerald Anderson 
& Spencer Strickland

Gerald Anderson is considered among today’s true masters. His mandolins are coveted for their intricate handiwork by musicians throughout the world.
Spencer Strickland, is one of the region’s finest mandolin players, having just won the distinction of “Best All-Around Performer” at the 2004 Galax Fiddlers Convention.

 
Tim and Debbie Yates

A unique blend of traditional mountain styles, passed down by generations of musical heritage. Both with 20 years of experience, they've combined a sound that's inspiring, and comes straight from their hearts!