TWO of the most popular Old Time Appalachian performers return to Llangunllo from Georgia to perform in concert and call a square dance, aided by local group Little Hoedown.
One of the most respected guitar players in old time music, Beverly Smith is also in demand as a singer, fiddler, and dance caller. Besides her three highly praised recordings of early country duets with mandolinist Carl Jones, her guitar playing has been featured on recordings of fiddlers and she has played concert halls and festivals all over Europe, Canada and the US.
As well as her duo with John Grimm, Beverly currently plays and tours with Alice Gerrard, the indisputable Queen of Old Time Music, and she's also been a featured guest on Garrison Keiler's A Prairie Home Companion.
John Grimm is an award winning fiddler and multi-instrumentalist who has played with many old time bands such as The Georgia Mudcats, The Georgia Potlickers, and Rural Radio Company. He was a recent recipient of the D. Gene Wiggins Award in recognition of long and significant contributions to traditional music in North Georgia.
Beverly Smith and John Grimm will be at Llangunllo Village Hall near Knighton on Saturday, September 24 at 8pm. For tickets, call 01544 350407 or 01547 528315. Profits will be donated to Knighton and District Refugee Support Group.
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