Coming Soon to R.A. Fountain

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October 10-11, 2008
Closed: Gone to Shakori Hills

Friday, October 17, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Samantha Casey and the Bluegrass Jam
Bluegrass doesn't get any better than this: Samantha Casey, the 12-year-old fiddling prodigy from Johnston County, fronts an all-star band that includes dad Daniel Casey on banjo; Kenneth Glover on bass; Jeff Huffman on guitar; and Jeff's 9-year-old daughter, Casey, on mandolin.

What a band, what a show: tonight!

Saturday, October 18, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $7.50
Cowboy Johnson
All the way from Austin, Texas, the American Troubadour stops by Fountain as part of a southeast swing that has him at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas, Va., and in Floyd, among other regional musical hotspots. He recently played for Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic. His debut CD,"A Grain of Sand," consists of songs all written by the legendary Mickey Newbury, and it's getting airplay and critical acclaim across the country.

We're grateful to fiddlin' Alex Ball for arranging this show for us--and he'll be on stage with Cowboy, too.

Cowboy Johnson, direct from Austin, Texas, tonight at RAF!

Friday, October 24, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $7.50
Highway 58
We're glad to have the hardest driving, straight-ahead bluegrassingest band in eastern NC back in town tonight: Highway 58.

Is that man talking to his banjo?

Saturday, October 25, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $5
Marlboro Boys
Nobody does classic bluegrass gospel better than these Farmville fellows.

Sunday, October 26, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Flat Mountain Dulcimers
Our Free-at-3:00 series returns on Sundays until Christmas, beginning with these Fountain favorites: more than a dulcimer band, and always lots of fun.

Friday, October 31, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $5
the Zen Revelators
Big sound from some scary folks: costume party & a parade of ghouls with accordion accompaniment!

Saturday, November 1, 2008
Jam Busters
A new group of pickers in the classic bluegrass style. You'll recognize a lot of these fellows: John Booker on bass; Don Dunn on mandolin; Dan Vause on guitar; Robbie Johnson on banjo; and Adam Child on fiddle.

Sunday, November 2, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Wilberville
Three generations of the Wil Ball family: grand-daddy Wil plays guitar, sings, and writes original ballads and country blues; son Mike plays bass; and grandson Alex plays fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and can sing like he's a classic old-time mountain man. They put on a great show of old-time country music last time through, to a near-packed house. Get here early!

Friday, November 7, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
the Original Steve Creech Dixieland Allstars
We've already pre-sold the first two rows for this return engagement by the hottest new act in eastern NC: same as last time, only better--this time Jimmy Aycock will be along!

Joining Steve & Jimmy: Tom Smith on trombone; Les Sutorius on trumpet; Bob Tyson on clarinet & sax; Tony Moseley on acoustic bass; and Earle Abernethey on drums.

Saturday, November 8, 2008 -- $5 general admission; $7.50 reserved
Lightnin' Wells

Sunday, November 9, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Robert Leonard & Friends
Robbie put on a fine show of original and classic country and pop music during our first Peanut Festival. He's back today, with some of his musical friends from Rocky Mount, for a full show.

Friday, November 14, 2008 -- $8
Donald Thompson Band
Kinston's original Blues Brother is back, with his band!

Saturday, November 15, 2008 -- $7.50
Carolina Yellowhammers
An occasional band of all-star bluegrass pickers, some of the best we've ever hosted, all locals, too: Frankie Harrison of Williamston on mandolin; Greenville's Lane Hollis on banjo and fiddle and John Booker on bass; and Fountain's own Lightnin' Wells on guitar and banjo. You won't find these fellows out picking together very often, and if you were one of the lucky ones who caught this act last spring, you know how special this night will be.

Sunday, November 16, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Gospel Highway

Friday, November 21, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Cameron Martin
Cameron, who lives in Kernersville, is a rising young star in country music, and we're pleased to present her tonight for the first time in eastern NC. Her band includes Tra Jones on acoustic guitar and keyboards; Jeremy Brady on lead guitar, mandolin, and lap steel; Saul Johnson on drums; and Stan Gingerich on bass.

Cameron Martin sings country tonight!

Saturday, November 22, 2008 -- $7.50
Coyote Ridge
We had a good crowd and a great time when these folks came through last spring, when they were celebrating the release of their new CD, "First Time Around." Everybody said we had to get 'em back, and here they are, for another night of outstanding classic and original bluegrass and bluegrass gospel.

Saturday, November 29, 2008
7:30 p.m.
$8.00 gen. admission
$11.00 reserved seats
The Malpass Brothers
First time back for these fine folks since they started hanging out with Merle, and this'll be their last show in the area before they hit the road again in December.
It's always a special night when Christopher, Taylor, and daddy Chris Malpass take our stage. And we're always glad to have 'em back.
Everybody knows by now that their schedule is subject to change, but this date looks clear -- their first December show with Merle isn't until the 4th.

The Malpass Brothers
Returning to R.A. Fountain Saturday, November 29!
Click photo to buy reserved seating.

Friday, December 5, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m.; $7.50 general admission
Jon Durham

Saturday, December 6, 2008 --7:30 p.m. -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
Lawson Creek
James Walker fronts this quintet of bluegrassers that specializes in classic, traditional bluegrass. James picks guitar and sings lead, Big Mac McRoy plays banjo and sings tenor; Phillip Leggett plays fiddle; and Ralph Lilly plays mandolin; and Mike Oliver plays bass.

Sunday, December 7, 2008 -- Free-at-3:00
Melody Brown & Brien Barbour
A special Christmas show to kick the season off, with two Fountain favorites.

Friday, December 12, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $7.50
Nixon, Blevins & Gage
Join us for a bluegrass Christmas special.

Saturday, December 13, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $7.50
Runs Good, Needs Work
Great old-time from 3 fine-picking ladies: the legendary Alice Gerrard with friends Pan Riggs and Gail Gillespie.

Sunday, December 14, 2008 -- 3 p.m. -- TBA

Sunday, December 18, 2008 -- 7 p.m. -- FREE!
The Sam Harris Family Christmas Special
Sam and family host their third annual Fountain Family Christmas Sing-a-long, with special guests.

Friday, December 19, 2008 -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
Marshall Stephenson & the Bluegrass Train

Saturday, December 20, 2008 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
Steve Creech Septet with Carolyn Myers
A very jazzy Christmas show.

Sunday, December 21, 2008 -- 3 p.m. -- $5
Mike Hamer's Christmas Show
Mike & friends present their 5th annual Christmas concert & sing-a-long, with a covered dish supper afterwards.

Saturday, January 17, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
the Boys from Carolina

Saturday, January 24, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
the Buggy Riders

Sunday, January 25, 2009 -- 3 p.m. -- $8 general admission; $10 reserved
the Martins

Saturday, January 31, 2009 -- 7:30 p.m. -- $8
Revonda Roberts & Harvest Wind