Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Live on Mars Benefit Concert Series 

Friday, November 15 – Sourwood Ridge, 7:30 PM

**Proceeds go to storm relief in Madison County**

Join Sourwood Ridge for a one show only performance highlighting the tunes and musical traditions for the mountains that we call home here in Western North Carolina, not to mention some bluegrass and gospel classics. You won’t want to miss this!

Craig Bannerman (bass, dulcimer, vocals), Troy Harrison (banjo, guitar, mandolin, vocals), Scott Owenby (guitar, mandolin, vocals). These men came together with a true love of performing traditional mountain music.

Scott Owenby was born and raised in Asheville, NC but currently resides in Marshall, NC with his wife Wendy and their children Isaiah and Hannah Grace. He grew up in a musical family; where singing and playing the guitar was a common thing at home. By the age of 7, he began
receiving his first guitar lesson, given by his Mammaw Blanks while sitting in her kitchen. From that time, he went on to sing and play with several local gospel and bluegrass groups in and around the Asheville area. He is also a member of the long standing WNC band, the Stoney
Creek Boys.

Craig Bannerman started playing traditional Appalachian and bluegrass music in 1973. He has played mandolin, guitar, dulcimers and bass. He has played with many award winning bands over the past 40 years and is well known in the Western North Carolina music scene. He is serving as a member of the Folk Heritage Committee in Asheville. He also currently plays bass and sings with Crooked Pine. He has a family history of clogging and mountain dance and has toured the US and internationally.

Troy Harrison has been playing music for over 30 years.  A multi-instrumentalist, he plays mainly banjo, mandolin and guitar while carrying on the traditions of music and ballads of his family and community from Madison County.  The legendary banjo player and ballad singer, Obray Ramsey was a major influence on Troy’s music.  Troy teaches workshops on banjo and traditional Appalachian music. He also plays with the band Crooked Pine.

Saturday, November 16 – The Gypsy Davies, 7:30 PM

Join SART’s own Will Ezzell for one show only as he returns to the mainstage with his beloved former band, The Gypsy Davies. With a set full of Folk, Americana, and Soul music, you won’t want to miss this exciting reunion!

The Gypsy Davies are a Folk/Americana/Soul band drawing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of influences ranging from the likes of Doc Watson & John Prine to Judy Garland & Otis Redding. Formed in 2009, the artistry of the band aims to connect with their fans on multiple levels. Their poignant, intimate lyricism coupled with their passionately charged live performances creates an experience that garners a a sense of love, community, fun and friendship. Their live performance includes a long list of genre-spanning originals peppered with a short list of well-curated (if not surprising) covers. The juxtaposition of finger-style “Travis Picking” on guitar from Shane Doyle, bewitching melodies and lyrics by Will Ezzell and powerhouse harmonies from Kayla Doyle makes for a powerful & moving experience.