Ocracoke Island is home to many superb artists, storytellers, and musicians. We have folk and roots bands, guitarists, fiddlers, banjo players, storytellers, a jazz ensemble, and more.
Information about the OcraFolk Opry:
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The Cast of the Opry Singing "I'll Fly Away":
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Fiddler Dave Showing Off During a Performance:
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Our latest Ocracoke Newsletter is a modern day ghost tale, "Ode to Mrs. Godfrey," by guest columnist Tom McDonald. You can read it here: http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news062111.htm.
Well, as always, I either learn more by reading something about Ocracoke on this blog or I learn more by viewing an unexpected photo...today, it's both. Fiddler Dave's ability to balance his fiddle on his nose or forehead (admittedly, it's a little difficult to see his precise technique) is amazing and totally entertaining. Something one would expect to view on "You Tube". He reminds me of Snoopy doing the happy dance! (Now, that's a compliment!)
ReplyDeleteWish I could have heard all of you singing "I'll Fly Away"....a favorite of mine.
Philip, please keep letting your faithful mainland bloggers know all the "good stuff" going on this summer. For a few moments of our hurried day, at least we can pretend to be on the island, too.
To hear the folks of the Opry sing "I'll Fly Away," go to this website -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO-EdGRkkM4 -- really good stuff. Classic.
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