By Sarah Staugler
Guest Writer
The Barker Brothers will perform at the Brasstown Community Center Saturday, June 10. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $10, children under 12 are free. Hot dog plates, including a drink, homemade cobbler, ice cream and root beer floats will be available for purchase.
Delivering music that is born out of the mountains, the Barker Brothers draw from the depths of five generations of acoustic traditions, to bring a touch of their past to the present. Foot stomping and heartwarming, the Barkers honor an authentic Appalachian heritage of old-time and gospel music combined with a riveting mix of high energy bluegrass and back road Americana designed to keep you on the edge of your seat while taking you back to a simpler time in life.
Jeremy Barker minored in Appalachian studies at East Tennessee State University and has gained regional recognition for his extraordinary vocal prowess and seasoned command of the flattop guitar. Scott Barker effectively draws mellow harmonics from the mandolin and adds to the powerful harmony that resounds throughout their performance. Angie Barker energetically enhances the rhythm on the upright bass.
Fundraiser concerts are held May through August on the second and fourth Saturdays except in July when dates had to be shifted. The center is a non-profit, and all proceeds from the concerts and facility rentals are for maintenance and upkeep of the building. Call (828) 361-3040 or visit: www.brasstowncommunitycenter.org.