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The Crooked Road: Roots of American Music
Fall-Winter 2007
by Lynette Johnson
Heart of Appalachia Tourism Information
The mountains of southwestern Virginia echo with music—plaintive, raucous, hauntingly beautiful, or just plain fun. From foot-stomping bluegrass to a capella ballads, from fiddles and banjos to hammered dulcimer, there are stories to be told in these hills.
The great news is, that after more than two hundred years, the stories are being told, and a new generation of music lovers is being introduced to true American music.
A music trail, The Crooked Road—Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, winds its way through the area, from Rocky Mount to Floyd, to Galax, Bristol, Hiltons, Wise, and Clintwood, with venues and events like no other.
The roots of blues, jazz, and country are all deep in the Virginia hills. Come south and experience where they all began. Take in the music, but also take time to enjoy the friendly people, the arts and crafts, food, hiking, and jaw-dropping scenery.
Treat yourself to a Crooked Road trip this season! To find out more, call 276-492-2065.
Article text ©2007, Shenandoah Specialty Publishing, LLC.
May be printed for personal use only.
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