Gardner Winter Music Festival

Next weekend, the South Middle School in Morgantown, West Virginia will be taken over by bluegrass, old-time and country music pickers and singers. They will be grinnin' because its time for the 30th Gardner Winter Music Festival - a continuation of the original festival started by the late Worley Gardner and  wife Margaret. There will be jamming, socializing, workshops and stage performances showcasing Appalachian acoustic music. Admission on Friday is $3 and $5 on Saturday.

I make it a point to get to this every year. My good friend, Randy Thomas of Randy Thomas and Friends, gets a slot on the stage and graciously allows me to pick along. Hope to see you there. By the way, musicians are admitted free. Check the GWMF website for specifics on the program, on the workshops and for directions.