Blue Ridge Music Center Glorious Gospel Concert

June 29th (3pm) The Blue Ridge Music Center will feature the Primitive Quartet, Easter Brothers, Easter Family and include a gospel singing workshop.

The Primitive Quartet has been singing gospel music for over forty years and count it a joy and privilege to spread the gospel through song. The band was formed in the 1970's on a fishing trip when the men started singing around the campfire only to discover they could naturally sing in four-part harmony. Decades later the Primitive Quartet is one of the most popular gospel groups in the nation - traveling 50,000 miles a year to perform 150 dates annually.

The Primitive Quartet today includes three brothers from the Riddle family - Reagan, Michael and Larry - who were raised in Buncombe and Madison counties in North Carolina. Other band members include Randy Fox, (married to Tammy Riddle), Norman Wilson and Jeff Tolbert. Their music is the traditional mountain shapenote style singing accompanied mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitars and acoustic bass. Come hear what has made this renowned gospel group a favorite all over the US!

The Easter Brothers from Mount Airy, NC will start off the Glorious Gospel concert with their unique blend of bluegrass and southern gospel music. This family group formed in the 1970's. The Easter Brothers' beautiful harmony singing, augmented by their instrumental accompaniment is further enhanced by the message of faith and inspiration that mark their songs. They are also some of the most accomplished and prolific songwriters and tunesmiths of gospel music in America today. The Easter Brothers will be joined by younger generation members of the Easter Family: Jared, Marti, Jacob Easter, (grandchildren of Russell Lee Easter of the Easter Brothers), and Steve Schramm who all share the same gift for smooth family harmony, top notch playing and excellent musicianship this family is known for. There must be something in that Mount Airy water!

The Glorious Gospel concert starts at 3 PM. Come early for the 2 PM gospel singing workshop and performance-talk with the Primitive Quartet - free with concert ticket. Doors open at 1pm. Tickets: $15. *Church special: Buy 10 advance tickets at a time and save $5 a ticket! Call (276) 236-5309 for this deal. Children 12 and under are free. All ticket sales support our daily free programs and non-profit traditional music concert series. Advance tickets are available at the Blue Ridge Music Center, Barrs Fiddle Shop, the Galax Visitor Center, Jean Cox Reality and online  or call (276) 236-5309 x112.