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Banjorama celebrates county’s musical heritage, tourism efforts

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Sammy Shelor’s Banjorama, held Saturday, Dec. 9 December, at Patrick County High School, also featured Nu-Blu. Several people were interviewed by Nu-Blu Bluegrass Ridge TV Show to promote our county’s tourism efforts before the Banjorama got underway. 

All photos by Mary Dellenback Hill’s phone video camera. Hill represents the Dan River District on the county’s Tourism Advisory Council (TAC).

James Houchins, director of Patrick County Tourism, discussed the amenities available in the county while discussing the county’s tagline, ‘Come Get Lost and Find Yourself Here.”
Rebecca Adcock, executive director of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce, discussed the recently released fourth edition of the Patrick County Magazine, and noted it features some of the musicians from the Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam. Inside, the magazine includes several stories about local musicians and music.
Denny Alley, organizer of the Patrick County Music Association, talked about the early days of the monthly PCMA events and other musical efforts.
Sammy Shelor, celebrated performer and widely known as ‘Master of the Banjo,’ hosted the Banjorama. Shelor discussed his type of banjo music and related how he began playing the instrument as a youngster.
Mary Dellenback Hill discussed the Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam, Appalachian Acoustic Music every Friday Night, (doors open 6 p.m., with music and dancing from 7 - 10 p.m.
Sammy Shelor and the lonesome River Band warm up before performing at the Banjorama Saturday in Stuart.

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