Holt & Co. Grand Opening Scottsboro Bluegrass Festival

western. The term bluegrass wasn’t formally used until the late 50s and did not appear in the Music Index until the 1965.

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SCOTTSBORO, Ala.-- On Saturday, September 10, Holt & Co. held their Grand Opening. Not only was it to celebrate a dream becoming reality but also to many other local small businesses that call Scottsboro home.

Nicki Holt has been a hair stylist for twenty years. After marrying her husband Zac Holt in 2015, she moved to Scottsboro. She has grown to love this town and the people it’s made of.

Holt is proud to be leasing space from Downtown Renovation

Association. She wants nothing more than to see Scottsboro come back to life. That is why it was important to include so many local businesses in the Holt & Company Grand Opening.

Social Graces did all the preparations and decorating.

Macaroons by Jenny and Riley’s Cookies were served. A mimosa bar was provided by Nichelle Cooper of Downhome Realty. Adair Moody with The Spark Collection as well as Ashley Johnson with Seint Makeup.

Scottsboro Nutrition provided iced coffee for guest.

There were also giveaways incorporating other businesses including Bells Aesthetics, Southern Grance, Scottsboro Nutrition and Farmasi products were donated by Chelse Cookston. Autographed books by Amanda Preston and even a private workout session with Kim Blaisdell from Sharky’s was included in the giveaways.

“It was truly a remarkable event” stated Nicki Holt. “What made it so special was the love and support of our sweet community.”

By Marla Ballard Reporter

SCOTTSBORO, ALA. – Cool breezes are ushering in autumn air and it’s the perfect time of year to grab the lawn chairs and sit out-of-doors and listen to some tunes. A Bluegrass music benefit for the VFW and American Legion will be held Friday and Saturday, October 14 – 15 at the Veteran’s Fairgrounds in Scottsboro. Friday night music headliner will be Carson Peters & Iron Mountain, Saturday’s headliner is Authentic Unlimited Band.

Friday nights headliner was previously on The Voice, The Grand Ole Opry, and the Steve Harvey Show. Saturday’s headliner is a newly formed band, but no strangers to the Bluegrass scene. Their reputation is already advertising them as some of the best in the industry. Other bands include; Southern Reign, Heavenly Honey, Billy Wise & Mountain Time, Zion Bluegrass District, Israel Clark, and more.

The two-day festival will feature nearly a dozen bands along with arts and crafts, food vendors, a car show, and activities for children. Camper’s welcome.

Bluegrass music is a category of American roots music that developed in the Appalachian region of the United States in the 1940s. Initially included in the category of folk music, later coming under the heading of country and

The genre derives its name from the band Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, Monroe is commonly referred to as the “father of bluegrass.” Bluegrass music also derives its heritage from traditional English, Scottish, and Irish ballads. Settlers from Britain and Ireland arrived in Appalachia during the 18th century and brought with them the musical traditions of their homelands.

Bluegrass emphasizes the off-beat. Notes are anticipated, in contrast with laid back blues where notes are behind the beat, which creates the higher energy characteristic of bluegrass. The style largely developed out old-time string music traditionally played exclusively on acoustic instruments. Greats like Earl Scruggs later in the mid-40s developed the style even further.

The Scottsboro Fairgrounds are located at 220 Cecil Street, Scottsboro. Call Micah McCreary for more information 256-783-7018. Spaces are still available for entertainers and other festival activities.