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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!
No shows January 3 & 10.

Saturday, January 17, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
the Boys from Carolina
Fountain favorites and one of the best band of pickers in east Carolina, the Boys also feature beautiful harmonies: Lindy Brown on bass, Larry Nunnery on guitar; Chuck Schutte on dobro; Wright Young on mandolin; and Bob Wilkerson on banjo.

Friday, January 23, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
Without Further Ado
Featuring Jessica Gardner, this is Clyde Mattocks' latest country music project, and it's been a hit wherever they've played. Jessica plays acoustic guitar and sings, Lynn Parker plays electric guitar, Carroll Wade plays bass, Bill Norton plays drum, and bandleader Clyde is on steel and electric guitars.

Saturday, January 24, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
the Buggy Riders
Named as homage to the North Georgia Buggy Riders and fronted by Wayne and Margaret Martin, they won Best Old-time Band at the 2008 Hoppin' John Fiddlers Convention. Also in the band: Rich Hartness and Tolly Tollefson.

Sunday, January 25, 2009 -- 3 p.m. -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
the Martins
The Martins, from Jefferson City, Missouri, are back for a great concert of original and classic bluegrass and bluegrass gospel.

This family of pickers has been named the SPGMA Midwest's Instrumental Group of the Year for 5 years in a row, 2004-08. Consisting of three sisters, their brother, and their dad, the Martins have become one of the most popular bluegrass bands in the U.S. over the last few years, as they have averaged performing 65 dates a year.

This is a spectacular show for a little venue like ours, and the Martins' return is a testament to our audiences of great bluegrass enthusiasts.

Over the past five years, all the Martins have been nominated as best performer on their respective instruments. Janice Martin, 20, was 2006 and '07 SPGMA Midwest banjo performer of the year and Larita Martin, 17, was last year's dobro performer of the year.

Jeanna, 22, plays fiddle; brother Dale, 21, plays guitar; dad Elvin plays bass. All share in vocals, and in addition to their expert picking, they are especially noted for their tight harmonies.

Saturday, January 31, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
Travers Chandler & Avery County

Saturday, February 7, 2009 -- 7:30 -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
Carolina Yellowhammers
This occasional band of bluegrass super-pickers features Lightnin' Wells on guitar, Frankie Harrison on mandolin, and John Booker on bass.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Brian & Mary Lewis
Big hits at Fountain's Peanut Festival, the Lewises play classic old-time country, and they have a special Valentine's Day concert planned.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8 general admission -- $10 reserved
Steve Creech Dixieland All-Stars

Featuring George Broussard, trombone; Les Sutorius, trumpet; Erik Ruud, clarinet, sax, bassoon; Tony Moseley, acoustic bass; Jon Wacker, drums; Jimmy Aycock, keyboard; and bandleader Creech on guitar. With special guests Men 'n a Chord.

Saturday, February 28, 2009 -- 7:00 p.m. -- $5
Smith Brothers Bluegrass Band
Fountain favorites from Nash County, Troy, Grady, and Shelton Smith and friends are one of our most popular bluegrass acts.

Saturday, March 7, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
Roby Huffman & the Bluegrass Cutups
The godfather of east Carolina bluegrass is back, with son Jeff on guitar, Daniel Casey on banjo, and Kenneth Glover on bass.

Saturday, March 14, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $5
Bill Redding's 10th Annual St. Patrick's Day Concert
Bill was playing this special show of classic Irish for folks in Fountain for 5 years before RAF was opened.

Friday, March 20, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $5
Jennifer Licko Shelton
Swansboro native and Brazil resident Shelton returns home for a concert of Celtic and Irish classics, including several in original Gaelic.

Saturday, March 21, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Flatland Bluegrass Band
This 6-piece band out of Virginia makes their RAF debut.

Friday, March 27, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Steve Creech Septet, with Carolyn Greene Myers
Also: Jimmy Aycock, piano; George Broussard, trombone; Les Sutorius, trumpet; Ernie Black, bass; Earle Abernethy, drums; bandleader Creech on guitar.

Saturday, March 28, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $7.50
Possum Creek Bluegrass Band
A quintet of fine pickers out of Wilmington, NC, with Alex Ball playing fiddle, mandolin, and guitar.

Friday, April 3, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
2nd Stage

Saturday, April 4, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Nancy & Tammy Dail & the Country Roads Band

Friday, April 10, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8 general admission -- $10 reserved
Steve Creech Dixieland All-Stars
Featuring Tom Smith, trombone; Les Sutorius, trumpet; Jimmy Aycock, keyboards; Tony Moseley, acoustic bass; Jon Wacker, drums; bandleader Creech on guitar.

Saturday, April 11, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Nu-Blu

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 -- 7:00 p.m. -- $5 general admission
Staber & Chasnoff
We're catching this wonderful duo on their northward migration this year. Don't miss this Tax Day special!

April 17-18, 2009
Closed: Gone to the beach

Friday, April 24, 2009 -- 8 p.m. -- $8
Ted Jones & the Tarheels

Saturday, April 25, 2009 -- 8 p.m. -- $8
Russ Varnell & Too Country

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