Thursday, Jun 15, 2006
During the eighteenth century, thousands of emigrants from Scotland, Ireland and England made their way to the southern Appalachians. Life on the frontier was considerably different from life in the European homeland. A new environment and the passage of time caused changes in the dialects and folkways of the early settlers. Not all of the traditions were lost. Music in particular was cherished and passed down from one generation to another. Today, their music can still be heard echoing through the hills and valleys.
Come… listen to the enchanting sounds of Celtic melodies. On July 1, 2006, Wood, Wind and Wire brings their simplistic yet haunting stories and songs to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. For over 30 years, Wood, Wind and Wire, from Clinton, Tennessee, has performed traditional folk music with a modern flair. Using the hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery and acoustical guitar, the dynamic singing duo awakens old world sounds that make the heart sing. In the words of Ranger Sharon Griffin, “Listening to Wood Wind and Wire makes one appreciate the beauty of our Celtic heritage. It takes you to a time gone by…to a more humble carefree life.”
The National Park Service and Eastern National, a non-profit park partner, will sponsor this free program. The program begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Wilderness Road Campground Amphitheater at the end of loop C located two miles east of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee on Virginia Highway 58. In case of rain, meet at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park visitor center. For information on this and other ranger programs, contact park staff at 606-248-2817, extension 1075.
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