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Galax Fiddlers Convention and Fries Fiddlers Convention
This weekend at Galax Fiddlers Convention, the largest convention in the world, was a spectacular week. I was fortunate enough to receive 2nd place in youth banjo and 2nd place in adult banjo against 181 other contestants. I also received 1st Place in banjo at Fries Fiddlers Convention as well as Best All Around Performer.
Live on the Radio and Sparta Fiddlers Convention
Enjoyed playing for the Live Blue Ridge Backroads show on Friday as well as had a wonderful weekend at the Sparta Fiddlers Convention where I placed 1st in youth banjo, 4th in adult and 1st in dance!
Christmas in July Festival 2015
Madison Shepherd and the Mtn Park Old Time Band had a great show this morning! Thanks to everyone who came out!
Leaf and String Festival
Beautiful day in Downtown Galax VA today for the annual Leaf and String Festival! Enjoyed playing with the Mtn Park Old Time Band and Crooked Road Ramblers!
Great Show in Whitetop VA and Memorial Service for Bill Burchfield
Enjoyed playing at the Annual Ramp Festival in Whitetop VA and on Saturday at the Memorial Service for the Legendary Bill Burchfield, old time music and everyone will sure miss him.
2015 Banjo Shootout Competition
I was so honored to receive 1st Place in Youth Banjo at the 2015 Banjo Shootout and was so very shocked and blessed to also receive the 2015 Houston Caldwell Most Enthusiastic Banjo Player Award as well!
2015 Houston Caldwell Memorial Scholarship Winner
I am so pleased to announce that I have been chosen as a recipient of the 2015 Houston Caldwell Memorial Scholarship!
2015 Yadkin Fiddlers Convention
I received 1st place in old time banjo! Wonderful convention!
2015 Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers Convention
I received 1st place banjo, 1st place dance and 1st place in adult band! It was a wonderful convention and beautiful area!
2015 Christmas in July Festival
Madison Shepherd & the Mountain Park Old Time Band will be performing at the 2015 Christmas in July Festival in Downtown Historic West Jefferson NC on Saturday July 4th from 11-Noon. Great food, music, people and location!
Upcoming Events for 2015
So far for 2015, I have been booked to play at the Blue Ridge Music Center Youth Festival, Annual Christmas in July Festival, and the Richmond Folk Life Festival. For more information on these events, please visit the News page.
Swannanoa Gathering Scholarship
I am so pleased and blessed to announce that I was awarded the 2015 Swannanoa Scholarship for 2015 which offers free tuition to a week long camp at the gathering. I will be attending old time week this year and cannot wait!
This weekend at Galax Fiddlers Convention, the largest convention in the world, was a spectacular week. I was fortunate enough to receive 2nd place in youth banjo and 2nd place in adult banjo against 181 other contestants. I also received 1st Place in banjo at Fries Fiddlers Convention as well as Best All Around Performer.
Live on the Radio and Sparta Fiddlers Convention
Enjoyed playing for the Live Blue Ridge Backroads show on Friday as well as had a wonderful weekend at the Sparta Fiddlers Convention where I placed 1st in youth banjo, 4th in adult and 1st in dance!
Christmas in July Festival 2015
Madison Shepherd and the Mtn Park Old Time Band had a great show this morning! Thanks to everyone who came out!
Leaf and String Festival
Beautiful day in Downtown Galax VA today for the annual Leaf and String Festival! Enjoyed playing with the Mtn Park Old Time Band and Crooked Road Ramblers!
Great Show in Whitetop VA and Memorial Service for Bill Burchfield
Enjoyed playing at the Annual Ramp Festival in Whitetop VA and on Saturday at the Memorial Service for the Legendary Bill Burchfield, old time music and everyone will sure miss him.
2015 Banjo Shootout Competition
I was so honored to receive 1st Place in Youth Banjo at the 2015 Banjo Shootout and was so very shocked and blessed to also receive the 2015 Houston Caldwell Most Enthusiastic Banjo Player Award as well!
2015 Houston Caldwell Memorial Scholarship Winner
I am so pleased to announce that I have been chosen as a recipient of the 2015 Houston Caldwell Memorial Scholarship!
2015 Yadkin Fiddlers Convention
I received 1st place in old time banjo! Wonderful convention!
2015 Union Grove Old Time Fiddlers Convention
I received 1st place banjo, 1st place dance and 1st place in adult band! It was a wonderful convention and beautiful area!
2015 Christmas in July Festival
Madison Shepherd & the Mountain Park Old Time Band will be performing at the 2015 Christmas in July Festival in Downtown Historic West Jefferson NC on Saturday July 4th from 11-Noon. Great food, music, people and location!
Upcoming Events for 2015
So far for 2015, I have been booked to play at the Blue Ridge Music Center Youth Festival, Annual Christmas in July Festival, and the Richmond Folk Life Festival. For more information on these events, please visit the News page.
Swannanoa Gathering Scholarship
I am so pleased and blessed to announce that I was awarded the 2015 Swannanoa Scholarship for 2015 which offers free tuition to a week long camp at the gathering. I will be attending old time week this year and cannot wait!