Appalachian Summer - Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys with Cherryholmes

Classic veterans of mountain music meet new kids on the bluegrass block when "Dr. Ralph" Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys team up with Cherryholmes. Nothing goes better with a summer evening in the mountains than this incomparable blend of the old and new sounds of bluegrass.

Ralph Stanley's voice is not of this century—nor of the last one, for that matter. Preserved in the cultural amber of remote Appalachia, this terse, forlorn sound is the bedrock of Stanley's unmatched style. At the age of 83, he is still belting out favorites such as Man of Constant Sorrow and Oh Death with as much vivacity as the first day he performed them.

Joining Stanley on the stage is the four-time Grammy Award-nominated Cherryholmes. A family band with a refreshing sound, they bring Celtic and jazz roots to the bluegrass scene. Cherryholmes won the International Bluegrass Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year in 2005, and stormed to the top of the music world.

A Schaefer Popular Series Event, sponsored by Westglow Resort & Spa and Rowland's Restaurant. Made possible through the generous support of Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer.

Pre-concert concessions provided by Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants from 6 - 7:15pm.