Hiking in the Smokies

Music of the Mountains is a festival of musical traditions of the southern Appalachian Mountains, showcasing the evolution of mountain music over time. This year's concert is part of the 75th Anniversary celebration of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Musicians will include Dr. Ted Olson on the origins of Appalachian mountain music, Tony Thomas on a variety of stringed instruments, the claw hammer banjo and old-time fiddle styles of Matt Morelock and Brian Vollmer, the string band ensemble of Roger Howell from Mars Hill, NC, and perennial favorites Boogertown Gap and the Lost Mill String Band. More information is available at www.greatsmokies75th.org.

Performances will be Saturday, March 28, at Sugarlands Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and are free to the public. Seating in the theater at Sugarlands is limited to 160 persons per concert, and is on a first come, first served basis. Call (865)436-1291 for details.

Schedule of theater performances:

10:00 AM Lost Mill String Band
11:00 AM Tony Thomas
12:00 PM Dr. Ted Olson
1:00 PM Boogertown Gap
2:00 -4:00 PM Matt Morelock and Brian Vollmer (two 45 minute sets)
4:00 PM Roger Howell and Friends