Galax Dulcimer/Melton Family Tradition – “Galax Style” is the term given to cover a type of dulcimer and a style of playing from the southwestern area of the state of Virginia, in particular the playing of one family in and around the area of Galax – the Meltons. This dulcimer style dates back to the mid-1800s and is one of the oldest in the history of … Continue reading Galax Dulcimer
Here’s a couple pictures from our 2018 picnic. While disappointed that some folks who had planned on coming on the original date were not able to make it, we were delighted to have a good turnout for the slow jam, and, of course enjoyed the great food! Thanks to all! The Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players FALL PICNIC and JAM has been re-scheduled for September … Continue reading September 22, 2018 Fall Picnic Pics
Our Joe Collins Dulcimer Workshop Saturday, August 4, 2018 Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church We had a great day Saturday, enjoying three workshops with Joe, sharing our bag lunches in the Fellowship Hall or out in the sunny weather by the Tinkling Spring. We enjoyed our evening meal supplied by club members and the visiting time it provided us. This before-supper photo included only those who … Continue reading Joe Collins Workshop Photos
Dave Haas Dulcimer Workshop Schedule Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players (BRMDP) Saturday, May 19, 2018 Lantz Chapel at Bridgewater Retirement Community 302 North Second Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812 Continue reading Photos from Dave Haas Workshop
Enjoy these photos and audio clips of our December 16 Holiday Concert at the Fishersville Library! This is a sound clip from the concert: Members of the BRMDP Club shared seasonal music at the Augusta County Public Library in Fishersville on December 16, 2017. A HOLIDAY TREAT featuring MANY VOICES OF THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER concluding with a SING-A-LONG presented by the BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN … Continue reading Photos from our Dec. 16 Concert
Bill Collins has shared a very special Thank You note with the Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players – a song dedicated to our club, and named for the club president! Download “The Lineweaver Jig” by Bill Collins (version 3!) and bring it to the next jam! He wrote “Thanks for providing a terrific venue, collated copies of handouts, and more than generous remuneration for my … Continue reading Bill Collin’s Thank You
The Blue Ridge Mountain Dulcimer Players FALL PICNIC and JAM We enjoyed great fall weather, playing outside, visiting with old and new friends, and sampling great picnic fare! September 30, 2017 at Shelter #4 Grand Caverns Park in Grottoes, VA. Continue reading 2017 Fall Picnic Photos
Thanks to all who participated – AND to the library patrons who attended! It’s always great to hear songs other folks in our group are working on, and the wide range Christmas music included some we don’t hear very often! Thanks, too, to Dinah Ansley for her leadership, and to Jim Plitt for sound support! Continue reading Dec. 9 Holiday Concert Fishersville Library
November 19, 2016 – Larry Conger – We had a great day of learning with Larry in three workshops, and enjoyed an evening concert of old favorites, songs from the 60s, some Tennessee tunes, and Christmas Carols. Continue reading Larry Conger Workshop Photos
Our Club held a Fall Picnic and Showcase on October 15 at Grand Caverns Regional Park in Grottoes. We gathered under the large picnic pavilion at 11. More than a dozen of our club members played in groups of two, three, four, or more) – and we all enjoyed the chance to hear each other play. Different modes, different keys, varying styles of music and … Continue reading 2016 Fall Picnic Photos
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