Big Stone Gap, Virginia



A special thank you to all who made the 2013 Gathering in the Gap Music Festival a huge success!

 

The 2013 Gathering in the Gap Music Festival!

In addition to the featured Main Stage performances, the 2013 Gathering in the Gap  included an induction ceremony for the Southwest Virginia Walk of Fame, a book signing with John Carter Cash, the annual songwriting competition, workshops, musical competitions, jams, a childrens area, and the Stitch in Time Quilt Show. Antique, food, and craft vendors will also be on hand! 


"Gathering in the Gap" is a music festival to celebrate the rich tradition of old-time and bluegrass music found in Southwest Virginia.  Activities include competitions, jams, and performances by local and regionally known musicians.  The day's events will culminate in a main-stage concert by various professional performers.

Gathering in the Gap is located in the beautiful mountains of Southwest Virginia in the town of Big Stone Gap.  All events take place on and around the grounds of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

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"Old" Clinch Mountain Backstep played on a Whyte Laydie
by old-time banjo player, Hobart Crabtree, of
Big Stone Gap, Virginia.


 

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