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
I was so pleased to receive 1st place in Youth Banjo at the 2015 Annual Banjo Shootout competition in Galax VA. I also was honored to receive the 2015 Houston Caldwell Most Enthusiastic Banjo Player Award.
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
I was so pleased to receive 1st place in Youth Banjo at the 2015 Annual Banjo Shootout competition in Galax VA. I also was honored to receive the 2015 Houston Caldwell Most Enthusiastic Banjo Player Award.
2015 Houston Caldwell Memorial Scholarship Winner
So pleased to announce that I have been chosen as a recipient of the 2015 Houston Caldwell Memorial Scholarship!
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 banjo at Yadkin Fiddlers Convention. Beautiful and comfortable venue! Can't wait for next year!
I received 1st place in banjo at Yadkin Fiddlers Convention. Beautiful and comfortable venue! Can't wait for next year!
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!
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!
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!
Swannanoa Scholarhip Winner
I am so pleased to announce that I was awarded the Swannanoa Gathering Scholarship to attend this year, 2015. I will be attending Old Time Week and look forward to meeting new people, jamming with old friends and learning new stuff! So blessed to be given this wonderful oppurtunity!
I am so pleased to announce that I was awarded the Swannanoa Gathering Scholarship to attend this year, 2015. I will be attending Old Time Week and look forward to meeting new people, jamming with old friends and learning new stuff! So blessed to be given this wonderful oppurtunity!
Close Kin to Perform at Richmond Folk Festival
Close Kin: Our Roots Run Deep will be performing at the Richmond Folk Festival in Richmond VA. Stay tuned for more details. For more information about this festival, visit http://richmondfolkfestival.org/.
Close Kin: Our Roots Run Deep will be performing at the Richmond Folk Festival in Richmond VA. Stay tuned for more details. For more information about this festival, visit http://richmondfolkfestival.org/.
Blue Ridge Music Center Youth Festival
I will be playing at the Blue Ridge Music Center Youth Festival with some of my youth friend in my band on May 23rd at 7:30pm! For directions and more information please visit http://www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/.
I will be playing at the Blue Ridge Music Center Youth Festival with some of my youth friend in my band on May 23rd at 7:30pm! For directions and more information please visit http://www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/.
Christmas in July 2015
Madison Shepherd & the Mountain Park Old Time Band will be performing at the 2015 Christmas in July festival in Downtown West Jefferson NC on July 4th. Please stay tuned as more details come about on this event!
Madison Shepherd & the Mountain Park Old Time Band will be performing at the 2015 Christmas in July festival in Downtown West Jefferson NC on July 4th. Please stay tuned as more details come about on this event!
Woodsongs in Lexington KY
On November 10th, I will be playing on a CBS News Affiliate
show in Lexington KY. That night I will be opening for 15 time grammy award winning singer songwriter and banjo player Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn!
On November 10th, I will be playing on a CBS News Affiliate
show in Lexington KY. That night I will be opening for 15 time grammy award winning singer songwriter and banjo player Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn!
Great Show at Christmas in July!
On July 5th, my band, Madison Shepherd and the Boys played a set in the morning at Christmas in July in Downtown West Jefferson. Also that afternoon I enjoyed playing and singing a set with award winning vocalist Freeman and Williams!
On July 5th, my band, Madison Shepherd and the Boys played a set in the morning at Christmas in July in Downtown West Jefferson. Also that afternoon I enjoyed playing and singing a set with award winning vocalist Freeman and Williams!
1st Place at Elk Creek Fiddlers Convention
On June 28th I placed 1st Place in Old Time Banjo at Elk Creek Fiddlers Convention in Elk Creek VA!
On June 28th I placed 1st Place in Old Time Banjo at Elk Creek Fiddlers Convention in Elk Creek VA!
1st Place at Mt Airy Fiddlers Convention
On June 8th I received 1st Place in Youth Old Time Banjo at the Mount Airy Fiddlers Convention in Mount Airy NC!
On June 8th I received 1st Place in Youth Old Time Banjo at the Mount Airy Fiddlers Convention in Mount Airy NC!
Close Kin to perform live on WAMU Radio in Washington DC!
Close Kin Our Roots Run Deep project will be traveling to Washington DC on July 13th! We will be playing on WAMU radio station on July 14th and it will be broadcast in several other countries!
Close Kin Our Roots Run Deep project will be traveling to Washington DC on July 13th! We will be playing on WAMU radio station on July 14th and it will be broadcast in several other countries!
Close Kin: Our Roots Run Deep CD Released!
The Close Kin Our Roots Run Deep CD has been released! If you would like to purchase a copy please email me at [email protected]. I can mail CD's as well. Checks are accepted. They are $15 each!
The Close Kin Our Roots Run Deep CD has been released! If you would like to purchase a copy please email me at [email protected]. I can mail CD's as well. Checks are accepted. They are $15 each!
Close Kin Youth Project Video Released!
A Video of the Close Kin Youth Project Our Roots Run Deep has Been Released! Check Out the Following Link to Watch It: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMlWKYBmius
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A Video of the Close Kin Youth Project Our Roots Run Deep has Been Released! Check Out the Following Link to Watch It: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMlWKYBmius
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