The Open Jam Friday Night on Feb. 23 was outstanding, according to Mary Dellenback Hill’s report from the scene. Food, music and dancing are mainstays of the events held at the Willis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat.
More than 20 musicians and singers performed, with all ages represented in the audience. Music genres ranged from Bluegrass, Country, old-time, and Gospel songs.
The Willis Gap Jamming Dancers got on the floor several times to flat foot, and or clogged to some of the highly uplifting bluegrass tempos.
Pictured left to right are Rick Sebastian from Mount Airy, N.C. and Tommy Morse from Stuart, both on banjo; Dan Shikenjanski, on fiddle, is one of the well-known players on top of the mountain at the Blue Ridge Music Center.
Back row: Shane Vestal on mandolin, Jamie Graham on bass, and Daniel Huff, of Galax, on guitar.
A big thank you to the audience, volunteers, musicians, singers, 50/50 ticket sale participants, kitchen helpers, and Les Edgell for the order of the Jam. (Photos by Mary Dellenback Hill.)
