Fountain Express

[Fountain, NC] The Stephenson Brothers and Linda return to Fountain General Store Friday night for a concert of classic bluegrass and bluegrass gospel music.

The Stephenson Brothers and Linda have built a strong fan base in the region since the release in 2004 of their debut CD, Sing the Old Songs. They were the first band to perform at Fountain General Store, at its October 2004 grand opening, which doubled as a CD release party for the Stephensons.

The band is built around the nucleus of brother Paul, proprietor of Stephenson's Barbecue outside of Benson; Marshall, the popular bluegrass impressario and host of the syndicated radio and televsion programs The Bluegrass Train; and Shelby, one of the state's best known poets, along with his wife, Linda.

Also performing with the Stephensons will be Mike Langdon on bass and, Marshall promises, a couple of surprise players.

Click to hear the Stephenson Brothers and Linda sing "Sittin' on Top of the World." (2.7 MB)

The Stephenson Brothers and Linda's August 11 concert begins at 8:00. Admission is $5.

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The traveling troubadour Andy Macpherson visits Fountain General Store on Thursday night for a free concert of original acoustic music.

Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, where he is a student, Macpherson has released two CDs, A Little South of Winter and Parkway North.

"I write songs about my everyday experiences," he says, "especially the good times in life."

Macpherson's primary interests are surfing and playing music. His webpage features a live surfing report for a favorite Daytona Beach-area surfing spot and video of local waves. His musical influences include Jimmy Bufffett, Bob Seeger, and Kenny Chesney.

Andy Macpherson's free concert on August 10 begins at 7:30.

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Also returning to Fountain this week is Ted Jones and the Tar Heels. Jones, the 20-year-old mandolin sensation from Smithfield, is joined in this bluegrass band by his father, Ronnie, on guitar; Mike Langdon on bass; and Frank Avery on banjo. The band has released two CDs. We currently stock their first release, Bluegrass Treasures,, and invite you to give a listen to a number from that disk, "Orange Blossom Special." (1.8 MB)

Ted Jones and the Tar Heels' August 12 concert begins at 8 p.m.; admission is $5.

Reserved seats are available for all shows at an additional charge. Prices are always posted on our up-coming events page. For further information, phone 252-749-3228.

R.A. Fountain, General Store and Internet Cafe, is located in historic downtown Fountain, at the intersection of US 258 and NC 222. Its family atmosphere is smoke- and alcohol-free.

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