Possum Ridge String Band
 Photo by John F. Mitchell |
Band Members (left to right):
Whit Whitfield hammered dulcimer, autoharp, bodhran, tambourine, X-treme washboard.
Sam Driver guitar.
E.J. Burke fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, jews harp, kazoo, vocals.
Peter Bramley banjo, tenor banjo, Anglo concertina.
Neal Brooks bass, didjeridoo.
Rannie Winn whistles, clarinet, vocals.
John Pluta (not pictured) button accordion, mandola.
The Possum Ridge String Band plays Old-Time and Celtic music.
We are dedicated amateurs and we have an excellent rehearsal-to-performance ratio.
Please check out our CD's
The Road Back Home and
On The Road,
and our Upcoming Events listed below.
Upcoming EventsSaturday, February 4, 2012, 6:15 - 7:30pm: Appearing at the Celebrate Luray bicentennial kick-off marking the 200th anniversary of the town’s charter. The event will take place from 4 to 8 pm in several venues in the historic district. We perform from 6:15 to 7:30pm at the RSVP venue, 56 E. Main Street, Luray, VA 22835. We'll be playing snappy, Old Time, and fun music from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to Sunday, February 12 (same times). For more information, see the event website: www.celebrateluray.com. We are planning to have a good time and we hope to see you there! Saturday, February 18, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Performing at 215 East Davis Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 for the Downtown Culpeper Carnivale celebration. This family-friendly event runs from 8am - 8pm in venues throughout the Old Town area. We'll be playing lively Appalachian and Celtic music from 6pm - 8pm. We mighty even have a dance caller, so bring your dancing shoes! Sunday, March 23, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Performing at the Kemper Mansion, 412 North Main Street, Madison, Virginia 22727 for an art reception. The reception will be held after the art opening at Waverly Yowell Elementary School, which will exhibit art from students and from the Firnew Farm Artists Circle. The art show is a benefit to raise money for the Madison County Boys & Girls Club. We'll be playing lively Appalachian and Celtic music, and we hope to see you there! Thursday, April 26, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Performing at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Join us in the Mountain Room of Skyland Lodge for some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. This is an excellent venue for hearing our music and a great excuse for visiting this most amazing and beautiful park. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Performing at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Join us in the Mountain Room of Skyland Lodge for some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. This is an excellent venue for hearing our music and a great excuse for visiting this most amazing and beautiful park. Thursday, June 28, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Performing at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Join us in the Mountain Room of Skyland Lodge for some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. This is an excellent venue for hearing our music and a great excuse for visiting this most amazing and beautiful park. Thursday, July 26, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Performing at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Join us in the Mountain Room of Skyland Lodge for some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. This is an excellent venue for hearing our music and a great excuse for visiting this most amazing and beautiful park. Thursday, August 23, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Performing at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Join us in the Mountain Room of Skyland Lodge for some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. This is an excellent venue for hearing our music and a great excuse for visiting this most amazing and beautiful park. Saturday, September 22, 2012, 3:30 - 5:00pm: Performing for the annual Apple Butter festival at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. This all-day, free, family-friendly event will be held outdoors at the lower level area (in front of the Conference Hall), and will feature mountain arts and crafts, music, plenty of good food, and of course Apple Butter. We'll be playing some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. We hope to see you there! Thursday, September 27, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Performing at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Join us in the Mountain Room of Skyland Lodge for some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. This is an excellent venue for hearing our music and a great excuse for visiting this most amazing and beautiful park. Thursday, October 25, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Performing at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Join us in the Mountain Room of Skyland Lodge for some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. This is an excellent venue for hearing our music and a great excuse for visiting this most amazing and beautiful park. Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Performing at Skyland Resort, Mile 41.7, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Join us in the Mountain Room of Skyland Lodge for some great tunes and songs from the Appalachian and Celtic traditions. This is an excellent venue for hearing our music and a great excuse for visiting this most amazing and beautiful park. This day-before-Thanksgiving performance will be our last of the season. Saturday, December 29, 2012, 1:00 - 4:00pm: Private Event.
Russ Myers
On September 10, 2006 our friend Russ Myers departed this life after a long battle with multiple ailments. He was our master bones player, storyteller, and star of our first CD. We miss him. We are confident he has joined the Heavenly Choir, as he believed, but we doubt he is playing anything as sedate as the Harp. |
Recordings
Buy LocalOur locally-made free-range recordings are available from our friends at these fine stores:
For more information, please email: possum@possumridge.org. |
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