Steve was born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, into a musical family. Steve said he grew up so far back in the sticks that even the Episcopalians handled snakes! He and Penny, who now live in Virginia, entertained us with superb renditions of traditional mountain songs and bluegrass tunes.
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| Photo by Debbie Leonard |
Steve began playing the guitar at age twelve and was taught his first chords by his grandmother and his first tunes and songs by his grandfather, a fine old-time fiddler and banjoist. Steve has won many awards for his guitar playing, including the North Carolina state championship at Cool Springs School and first place at the 1970 and 1980 Galax Old Fiddlers' Conventions. He was also the "best all-around performer" at Galax in 1980. Steve, later a resident of Piney Creek, North Carolina, can also play the mandolin, mandola, and banjo.
It was a fine evening of some of the best old-time mountain music I've ever heard. Many thanks to Debbie & Neal for hosting the event!
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| Steve & Penny's License Plate |
Follow this link to visit Steve's web site: http://www.kilbymusic.com/index.html.
Our latest Ocracoke Newsletter is about the Unionist North Carolina State Government established at Hatteras in 1861. You can read all about it here: http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news092114.htm.
Sorry, this question is far off today's subject. Are businesses beginning to close for the season or are most continuing open at least through October? Some potential visitors have asked about that. Thanks.
ReplyDelete'Most everything is still open. The majority of businesses don't close for the season until Thanksgiving...some, like Village Craftsmen, stay open even longer.
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