Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will headline along with Next Best Thing, Fall Creek and Balsam Range for the Saturday October 17, 2009 Public Television taping of Song of the Mountains at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia.

About Rhonda Vincent and the Rage

Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will be making their second appearance on Song of the Mountains. This will be her first return to Marion since her first taping in 2007. The band is a high energy, traditional, powerful collection of musicians with great instrumentation and wonderful vocals. With regular appearances on Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry in addition to touring the entire world, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage are “World Class” musicians!

About Next Best Thing

Sally and Tensel, Rhonda’s daughters did not grow up playing instruments or singing everyday. Although they traveled thousands of miles and listened to more bluegrass than most people hear in a lifetime --- even BEFORE they were born. When they reached school age, their father became "Mr. Mom"; a display of his devotion to his marriage and children; and strong support of his wife's talents, as she embarked upon a solo music career. Though they might have sang an occasional song with their mother; playing an instrument or performing was still far from their mind. They now have their own group known as “Next Best Thing”.

About Fall Creek

Hailing from northeast Tennessee , Fall Creek is built upon the combined efforts of four musicians with diverse talents and tastes. A four piece group anchored in the tradition of acoustic Appalachian music and yet eclectic in their selection of material. Fall Creek’s performance encompasses expressive vocals as well as instrumentals ranging from classic to original. Fall Creek has performed at Bristol Rhythm & Roots , The Pickin Porch, Bluegrass at Bellamy’s, Bluegrass on Broad , Jonesboro’s Music on the Square, The Carter Fold, Rogersville Heritage Days as well as featured on WETS-Studio One and Go-Tri-Cities. Fall Creek released their first recording February 16, 2009. Recorded at Maggard Sound , produced by Audey Ratliff and published thru Dream Walk Publishing.

About Balsam Range
Balsam Range is a band that share a deep desire to play a unique balance of traditional and contemporary bluegrass flavored with impeccable harmonies, upbeat instrumentals, and sweet gospel tunes. The band consists of five established musicians working together to achieve good music. With Marc Pruett on banjo, Tim Surrett on bass and vocals, Buddy Melton on fiddle and vocals, Darren Nicholson on mandolin and vocals, and Caleb Smith on guitar and vocals. Every member has earned many awards through their musical careers. From Grammy awards to inductions into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame to countless nominations through the International Bluegrass Music Association. Also claiming the #3 song in the Bluegrass Unlimited and Bluegrass Now charts for a total of ten months.Balsam Range strives to deliver good music to all audiences.

Song of the Mountains features bluegrass, old time, Celtic and Americana Music and is currently airing on over 170 Public Television outlets across the United States. The series is hosted by Tim White.

Reserved tickets for the concert at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, October 17th are $25. T
ickets may be purchased at the Lincoln Theatre Box Office in Marion, VA or online.
The concert begins at 7:00 pm.

For information or tickets by phone call 276-783-6093.

This live concert is presented by Alpha Natural Resources.