The “Darling Look” on PBS!

Darling Boy to Appear on Song of the Mountains March 3rd

He was one of the Darling Boys on the 1960s "Andy Griffith Show" and he is going to tape an episode of Song of the Mountains at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia on Saturday, March 3^rd.

Rodney Dillard and the Dillard Band will headline the concert on March 3^rd which will also include musical performances by the "Close Kin Project" and "Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition".

Rodney Dillard has had a long varied career.

2 Grammy Nominations, induction into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, a well known acting stint on the Andy Griffith Show, many other movie, commercials and TV appearances, recipient of The Outstanding Missourian Award, and worldwide acclaim for his over 50 yrs. of recording both traditional Bluegrass and his own brand of ‘DILLARDGRASS’. Rodney Dillard as founding member of the legendary group, ‘THE DILLARDS’ (aka the Darlings) is seen nearly everyday somewhere in the world thanks to the still enormous popularity of The ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW reruns.

Opry Star Bobby Osborne to Perform on PBS Show-Song of the Mountains

Marion, VA – Grand Ole Opry legend Bobby Osborne and his band the Rocky Top X-press will be in concert for a taping of Song of the Mountains on Saturday, February 4^th at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia.

It is very difficult to fit into one paragraph a biography of Bobby Osborne. He has been many places and done many things in his sixty-plus years as a professional entertainer. He worked for a time with Larry Richardson in the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers, and with the Stanley Brothers in the early part of his career.

However, the Korean War cut his stint with the Stanley Brothers short. After returning home with a Purple Heart for his service as a marine, he joined with his brother Sonny to form the famous Osborne Brothers that have recorded hits such as Ruby, Roll Muddy River, Kentucky, and of course Rocky Top.

Song Of The Mountains Cries Out For HELP !

In an open letter to Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Supporters, Song Of The Mountains TV Host, Tim White Expresses URGENCY!

Bluegrass & Americana Music Friends,

We are still struggling tremendously to keep Song of the Mountains funded and on the air on public television. I am disappointed in the response to our pleas presented to our fan base up to this point for help with donations. Everywhere I go people tell me how much they look forward to seeing SOTM on television each week. When I tell them we need financial support and even a small donation will add up to help if enough fans in bluegrass and old time music will step up and help us then this would be our salvation to our funding problems.

Our potential reach across America in 146 million people per year. We have a quality bluegrass and Americana program that serves our fan base like no other....ever. I know our bluegrass fans and family love our show but if they continue to sit on their hands and do nothing we have no choice but to end production.

Blue Highway to Perform on Song of the Mountains

The award winning bluegrass band Blue Highway will headline the upcoming Song of the Mountains concert series at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia on
Saturday, August 6^th. Blue Highway who is and has been a top notch touring bluegrass band for over 15 years will be making their second appearance on this nationally syndicated public television program which is now taping season 7 of the long running concert series.

Quicksilver Alumnus Form New Bluegrass Band!

Darren Beachley and Barry Scott and their new band Beachley and Scott will headline the Saturday, May 14th taping of Song of the Mountains at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. In December 2010, the bluegrass genre was introduced to a “Mega Merger” of Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver alumnus, Grammy nominees and veteran musicians. Quickly becoming known for their high energy, superb musicianship and soaring tight harmonies, The Beachley and Scott Band have emerged with a very successful debut year! The band consists of Quicksilver alumnus, Darren Beachley, Barry Scott and Jason Leek and veteran musicians Tim Laughlin and Shayne Bartley.

Larry Sparks to Headline Song of the Mountains April 2nd

Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers headline

Saturday, April 2nd  "Song of the Mountains" concert at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. 

"The most soulful voice in bluegrass music" is how Larry has been described. He is a legend in bluegrass music performing early in his career with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys. Larry Sparks has won awards in the bluegrass music field almost too numerous to count. His April 2nd appearance will be his second on the "Song of the Mountains" concert series.