Local, regional, national stars come out to play at Millbilly
The cool air didn't keep fans of bluegrass from enjoying the great music Saturday night in Millboro. Here (l-r) Jean Roberts of Burnsville and Nancy and Junior Colvin of Hot Springs huddle under blankets while headliner Doyle Lawson performs.
"He's going to kill me," Marty Jenkins said about 84-yearold Albert Clark of Eagle Rock. Clark insisted on dancing part or all of about every song played during the 11-hour festival. At least they didn't worry about getting cold.
A lucky fan shakes hands with Michelle Nixon after her first performance. All performers from local favorites to national stars spent time talking with fans and signing autographs.
Virginia native Michelle Nixon led off the evening with a crowd-pleasing performance. Nixon has become a local favorite partly from her appearances at the Millbilly festival. This year she had the difficult task of playing before and after Doyle Lawson. The late night second set was poorly attended because of the cold, but Nixon gave it her best nonetheless.
Nine-time IBMA award winner and current bluegrass album and single chart-top performers Doyle Lawson (left) and Quicksilver performed Saturday night in Millboro at the annual Millbilly festival. Bluegrass fans heard 11 hours of great music from local, regional and national stars. (Recorder photos by Charles Garratt)
Left: Bluegrass fans of all ages danced to the music Saturday. Lily McClung kept her hands warm and her feet in motion. Threeand a-half year-old McClung has attended all three Millbilly festivals, said her father Ashley.
Elvis is in the trailer. Millbilly festival principle sponsor Bill Chambers setup moving vans from his company American of Virginia so music fans could see what the large trucks look like inside. The Chambers' dog Elvis took a break on the hardwood floor of the biggest van acting just like a star of the show.
Providing great music for a music festival requires money and this year and last the main sponsor for the Millbilly festival has been Bill Chambers and his company. Saturday night Chambers was recognized for his support of the festival and the Millboro Volunteer Fire Department with a plaque naming him an honorary lifetime member. (Recorder photos by Charles Garratt)
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