The Ruglifters play Southern Old Time music; the traditional songs and fiddle tunes of the Appalachian Mountains. Leo Shannon (fiddle), John Herrmann (banjo), and Meredith McIntosh (guitar) have been playing together for 10 years. In this beautiful Orchard at Altapass setting, you will hear The Ruglifters in the early traditional setting with fiddle, banjo, guitar, and vocals from the days when folks would roll back the rug in the living room and dance to the music making of friends and relatives.
The Orchard Music Program offers live, traditional music in support of our nonprofit mission to preserve the history, heritage and culture of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our hope is to educate the public about the Appalachian experience so that these important traditions may be carried forward with future generations.
—> For more information on upcoming events, visit www.altapassorchard.org/events.
—> The Blue Ridge Parkway is open from Little Switzerland to Altapass. Visit www.altapassorchard.org/directions for details.