Root 2 Music at Humpback Rocks

ROOT 2 MUSIC is the musical intersection of Deep South country blues and Celtic/Appalachian fiddle music.  David Frank (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Nancy Reid (fiddle, vocals) perform traditional and original blues with a distinctive Appalachian flavor.

When David moved up to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where the sounds  of Nancy’s fiddle had echoed for years, this duo formed a musical partnership that blends down home slide and traditional fiddle.  Nancy has studied with Celtic fiddlers Ben Lennon and Liz Carroll.  David early on started playing slide guitar because the strings were too hard to mash down on his old Kay guitar with the warped neck.  What results is a unique blend of two musical roots – Root2 Music.

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About Milepost Music

Milepost Music brings the the Blue Ridge Music Center to locations along the Parkway.

Milepost Music is a FREE concert featuring local and regional artists. It’s held on Sundays, 2-4 p.m., at various locations along the Parkway. No tickets are needed.

About Humpback Rocks, Milepost 6

The Blue Ridge Parkway’s northernmost visitor center, Humpback Rocks illustrates the blend of cultural and natural features that defines the rest of the parkway. Hike to high rock outcroppings or explore 1890s farm buildings relocated during parkway construction. Start your trip at the visitor center and learn about the many aspects of mountain life that defy stereotypes.

Humpback Rocks concerts are held the third Sunday of the month, June through September, under a majestic tree on the grounds of the historic mountain farm. Bring a chair and sit a while to hear some some of the best local musicians as they regale you with music and stories about the local musical traditions.