Smithsonian Exhibit Travels to Landrum

Between August 4th and September 16th, Landrum, South Carolina will host a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition. The exhibit entitled New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, will explore aspects of American roots music. The interactive traveling exhibit will be housed at the Landrum Library and will feature photographs, recordings, instruments, lyrics and artist profiles. Also throughout the six week program period, the library will host concerts, a street dance in downtown Landrum, lectures and more – which are all free and open to the public.

The exhibit explores the history of American music from slave music to sacred music, to protest music, to jazz and bluegrass. Visitors may take a walk through American history to see how the music comes as a result of the events occurring during those periods.

This exhibit will be open during regular library hours. See below for a list of scheduled events during the New Harmonies exhibit.

While you are visiting the exhibit, be sure to take some time to explore downtown Landrum. Stroll thru their antique shops and grab a bite to eat in one of their restaurants that are guaranteed to satisfy your hunger. For more information on Landrum, visit www.cityoflandrum.com.

Scheduled Events

Sunday, August 5, 2012 Opening Reception, 3:30 p.m. Landrum Library	John Fowler - Appalachian Stories and Music Master harmonica player, storyteller and ballad singer, Fowler co-hosts a weekly old-time radio show on WNCW-FM.

Saturday, August 11, 2012 Outdoor Concert, 7:00 p.m. Landrum Library	David Holt - Music and Stories from the Southern Mountains Four-time Grammy Award winner, Holt is host of public television's Folkways and PRI's Riverwalk: Classic Jazz from the Landing.

Sunday, August 12, 2012 Lecture, 3:30 p.m. Landrum Library	Dr. Tracey Laird - Cultural Preservation: A Southern Louisiana Case Study Dr. Laird, Charles Loridans Associate Professor of Music and Chair at Agnes Scott College, focuses this program on Cajun and zydeco music.

Thursday, August 16, 2012 Outdoor Concert, 7:00 p.m. Landrum Library	Brushfire Stankgrass Trio The trio's music which includes the influences of hip hop, jazz and reggae, has been called “quintessential modern mountain music.”

Saturday, August 18, 2012 Concert, 7:00 p.m. Jackson Grove United Methodist Church	Miller and Rowe Consort Michael Miller, a classical guitarist, and David Rowe, who plays the hammer dulcimer, incorporate original compositions, classical, Celtic, old-time and hymns into their program. Sponsored by the Susan Patricia Hodge Foundation

Thursday, August 23, 2012 Outdoor Concert, 7:00 p.m. Landrum Library	The Trophy Husbands Presenting an eclectic repertoire embracing Americana and folk/rock, this group from the Tryon, NC area is noted for its great harmonies and unique arrangements. The four-piece ensemble consists of Doug Dacey, vocals and guitar; Stan Halbcat, vocals and upright bass: Andy Costine, vocals and guitar; and Lee Holroyd on drums.

Saturday, August 25, 2012 7:00 p.m. Downtown Landrum	New Harmonies Street Dance Bruce Greene, featured artist, preservationist and nationally recognized old-time fiddler, is joined by musicians Doug Rostick, Danny Henderson and Robert Burns. Sponsored by the City of Landrum and the Landrum Area Business Association

Sunday, August 26, 2012 Lecture/Demonstration, 3:30 p.m. Landrum United Methodist Church	Dr. Warren Carson - Folk Roots of Contemporary Gospel Music Dr. Carson, professor of English and assistant vice chancellor of academic affairs at USC Upstate, presents a short history of gospel music with a small choir demonstration.

Thursday, August 30, 2012 Outdoor Concert, 7:00 p.m. Landrum Library	Gaye and Phil Johnson - Music in the Traditions of Southern Appalachia: Guitar, Mandolin and Dobro with Harmony Vocals Songwriters and storytellers, the Johnsons offer a unique blend of Western swing, cowboy, blues, folk, bluegrass and country music.

Thursday, September 6, 2012 Outdoor Concert, 7:00 p.m. Landrum Library	East Tennessee State University Student Pride Band East Tennessee State University Student Pride Band will perform bluegrass and oldtime music. ETSU offers B. A. degrees and minors in bluegrass, old time and country music.

Friday, September 7, 2012 Concert, 8:30 a.m. Landrum High School Auditorium	East Tennessee State University Student Pride Band The East Tennesse State University Student Old Time Pride Band will perform at Landrum High School Auditorium playing old time and country music. ETSU offers B. A. degrees and minors in bluegrass, old time and country music.

Saturday, September 8, 2012 Performance & Lecture, 4:00 p.m. Landrum United Methodist Church	Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers - The Music of Early America: A Focus on Folk Hymns in the Shape Note Tradition Featured during Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, most singers are Mars Hill College choir alumni and music faculty. Sponsored by the Susan Patricia Hodge Foundation

Sunday, September 9, 2012 Concert, 3:30 p.m. Landrum Library	Gingerthistle - Roots Music of the South Ben Seymour and Becky Cleveland, the husband-wife team known as Gingerthistle, trace traditional folk music from the Blue Ridge Mountains back to Celtic roots.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Lecture & Performance, 7:00 p.m. Landrum Library	Jay Lichty North Carolinian Jay Lichty builds one-of-a-kind custom handmade acoustic guitars and ukuleles. A musician all of his life, Lichty was a home builder until the downturn in the economy. After handcrafting a ukulele in his new-found free time, he took a guitar-building workshop and his new career began. Sponsored by the Mary F. Kessler Fund at Polk County Community Foundation

Thursday, September 13, 2012 Concert, 7:00 p.m. Landrum High School Auditorium	Fire Cracker Jazz Band The band captures the joyous energy of jazz roots, paying homage to early 20th century jazz including that of Dixieland and New Orleans.

**All concert listings at the Landrum Library will be held outside so please bring your lawn chair or blanket for seating. No alcoholic beverages allowed on library property.

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