The Friday Night Acoustic Open Jam on April 18 attracted performers that included Don Rierson on the fiddle. He is seated on the left, playing solo. Les Edgell introduced Rierson and presented a short biography. Rierson has played nine years on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, and some on the TV Series Hee Haw. Rierson has been one of the regular volunteers for several years.
Also in the circle of the usual musicians was Sue Nester, of Wildwood Farms in Floyd. Nester is a well-known singer/musician in Virginia and North Carolina.
The Friday Night Acoustic Open Jam on April 25 at144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, will include a birthday celebration to mark Rierson ‘s 87th birthday. Cake and coffee will be served.
