Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
It was an afternoon of clapping, foot stomping, and singing at the 11th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Music Festival held at Wintergreen Resort this past Saturday. Wintergreen Performing Arts holds the event each August.
Above, Martha Spencer with Whitetop Mountain Band clogs across the stage at the 2016 Blue Ridge Mountain Music Festival at Wintergreen Resort, Virginia on Saturday – August 13, 2016
Blue Ridge Life Publisher Tommy Stafford was back as the emcee of the event. This marked his 10th year on stage introducing the musicians.
Above on of the many jam sessions held throughout the day in a nearby tent. It gave local musicians, amateurs and pros alike, the chance to play in a laid back atmosphere.
The lineup of entertainers at the 2016 BRMMF.
Members of the James River Cutups do a sound check.
The James River Cutups at the 2016 BRMMF
The James River Cutups at the 2016 BRMMF
Volunteers with Wintergreen Performing Arts helping out in the ticket booth.
Set against a beautiful mountain backdrop, volunteers with Wintergreen Performing Arts helping out in the ticket booth.
The James River Cutups at the 2016 BRMMF
Jim Clark listens to the music. He’s the coordinator of the 2016 BRMMF hosted by Wintergreen Performing Arts.
Folks take a break for some food and drinks during the 2016 BRMMF.
Jimbo Carey chats it up with folks before jam sessions started for the afternoon.
Folks take a break for some food and drinks during the 2016 BRMMF.
The Whitetop Mountain Band takes to the stage during the 2016 BRMMF
From backstage, The Whitetop Mountain Band during the 2016 BRMMF
The guys at Katz Audio were amazing on keeping the sound just right!
BRL Publisher Tommy Stafford (L) and emcee of the 2016 BRMMF stops for a photo with CBS-19 Charlottesville Reporter Jaclyn Krivitsky during the BRMMF.
Jimbo Carey who’s helped organize every one of the festivals is interviewed by Jaclyn Krivitsky of CBS-19 Charlotesville.
Seldom Scene warming up before their performance at the 2016 BRMMF
One of the many jam sessions held throughout the day.
Beautiful skies for the 2016 BRMMF
Hard to believe in a few months this will all be covered in snow and skiers!
Breathtaking backdrop for the 2016 BRMMF
Dale Weigel, President of Wintergreen Performing Arts, thanks, sponsors, musicians, volunteers, and folks in the audience for making the festival one of their favorite events!
The James RIver Cutups seen from backstage at the 2016 BRMMF.
Seldom Scene doing a sound check at the 2016 BRMMF.
Jimbo & Kim Carey getting ready to take the stage at the 2016 BRMMF.
Katz audio helping set up for The Green Hills String Band featuring Jimbo & Kim Carey with Pete & Ellen Vigour.
The Green Hills String Band featuring Jimbo & Kim Carey with Pete & Ellen Vigour on stage at the 2016 BRMMF.
The Green Hills String Band featuring Jimbo & Kim Carey with Pete & Ellen Vigour on stage at the 2016 BRMMF.
