Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys

818 3rd Avenue,Marlinton WV 24954

30 July, 2022

Description

The Black Mountain Bluegrass boys return to the Opera House after a few years of hiatus from performing at the Opera House. The performance will take place on Saturday, July 30. 

Mill Point local, Richard Hefner has been the bandleader of West Virginia’s longest-running bluegrass band for over half a century. This year, he has curated one of the most diverse lineups to the group. Holding down the low-end on bass is Richard’s Mill Point neighbor, Joanna Burt-Kinderman. On fiddle and guitar will be one of West Virginia’s most notable music ambassadors, Dave Bing. And on mandolin master, Dalton Smith. To learn more about Richard Hefner and the Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys, check out the Opera House Story Sessions. There are videos and a podcast that dives deep into Richards early days, and also showcases some of his favorite songs. Dave Bing will also be featured on Season Two of The Story Sessions, starting July 3rd. To learn more please visit PocahontasOperaHouse.org Tickets for the Opera House performance are $10 for adults and free for anyone 17 years old and younger. Tickets are available at pocahontasoperahouse.org, the 4th Avenue Gallery in Marlinton, and at the door the evening of the performance.   The Opera House Performance Series is presented with financial assistance through a grant from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts. Support is also provided by Pocahontas County Dramas, Fairs and Festivals and the Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau.