| Calhoun musicians made an admirable showing at the Vandalia Gathering in
Charleston this past weekend.
At least five were in the finals.
Lester McCumbers, 3rd
in senior old time fiddle; Jake Krack, 3rd in old time fiddle; Bruce Jones, 4th in
bluegrass
banjo and Eugene Parson, 5th in senior old time banjo. Most of them received
cash awards.
The annual Vandalia Gathering is a celebration of the traditional arts, music,
dance, stories, crafts and foods of West Virginia.
The Cultural Center and State Capitol Complex grounds plays host to this
expanding family-style gathering each year on Memorial Day weekend.
The statewide folk festival, named for the proposed 14th colony, creates new
memories for the thousands of visitors who flock from across the Mountain State
and the entire country to celebrate traditions passed from generation to
generation.
In addition to offering a sampling of West Virginia's traditional mountain culture
by showcasing craftspeople and performers, the Vandalia Gathering pays tribute
to the state's ethnic heritage through a variety of exhibitions and programs.
www.wvculture.org/vandalia
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