Insider with Appalachian Road Show

Appalachian road show christmas

sat. dec 4, 2021 // 3:00 & 8:00 p.m. // T1: $45 // T2: $40 //T3: $35

This acoustic ensemble brings new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, Bluegrass, and Folk songs. Don’t miss their innovative original music too, all tied to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States. Similar

Artists: Branson on the Road, Dailey & Vincent, The Del McCoury Band

Interview with Barry Abernathy, member of Appalachian Road

This December performance may be the first time Appalachian Road Show has performed at the Opera House, but the performers themselves are not strangers to our town. Many came to the Opera House with the group Mountain Heart. However, Barry Abernathy first came during the 90s when he was playing with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.

Barry talks about the first time he heard Doyle, “Doyle was always my hero. When I was about 14, I went Christmas shopping with my mom…and came across Doyle’s ‘Rock My Soul’ album. “I was born with no fingers on my right hand… but my mom said if I could learn to play a song all the way through on my great grandmother’s banjo, I could get one of my own. Years later I find myself playing the song I learned onstage with Doyle.”

Barry explains the inspiration behind Appalachian Road Show, “The concept is to bring to light the settling of the Appalachian Mountains and the way the culture and lifestyle of the people who came over to settle thereinfluenced the musical culture. From Ireland, Scotland to West Africa they brought story songs, hymns, and Celtic fiddle tunes. The West African people brought the banjo with them. That was the origins to American music.”

Barry talks about how their last album resonates with today’s events, “When we started talking about the new project we discussed the plight and tribulation of the Appalachian people …from love lost to paying taxes. We were scheduled to release ‘Tribulations’ in March of 2020…it was meant to be and hopefully helped some people deal with all we’ve been going through.” Come enjoy music of the Appalachian people in the first half of the show followed by Christmas from the mountains in the second half.

Appalachian road show christmas sat. dec 4, 2021 // 3:00 & 8:00 p.m. // T1: $45 // T2: $40 // T3: $35 This acoustic ensemble brings new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, Bluegrass, and Folk songs. Don’t miss their innovative original music too, all tied to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States. Similar Artists: Branson on the Road, Dailey & Vincent, The Del McCoury Band