Tag Archives: The Crooked Road

Abingdon Crooked Road Music Fest Takes the Stage October 5-7!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

The first weekend in October, the air will be filled with the sounds of bluegrass and traditional music in Abingdon as The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Music Heritage Trail and the Town of Abingdon team up to host this first ever … Continue reading →

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Explore the Trails of Dickenson County!

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

During the Heartwood Ambassador Tour of Dickenson County in August, we also noted the regional trails that are a part of Dickenson County.   I have described a little about the regional trails and hope you will travel over our way … Continue reading →

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The Abingdon Crooked Road Music Festival

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

WEHC 90.7 FM Station Manager, Richard Graves, caught up with Jack Hinshelwood, Executive Director of The Crooked Road, about the first-ever Abingdon Crooked Road Music Festival on today’s Cultural Heart of Southwest Virginia: Authentic, Distinctive, Alive radio show. Hear a podcast … Continue reading →

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Save the Date! First-ever Crooked Road Music Festival Oct 5-7

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

The Crooked Road, in partnership with the Town of Abingdon, will hold the first ever three-day music festival devoted to telling the story of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. On October 5th-7th, 2012, the rich history and musical … Continue reading →

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Explore Abingdon

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

One of the first things my husband did to introduce me to my new Southwest Virginia home, a little over four years ago, was to treat me to a night at The Martha complete with drinks at The Tavern, dinner … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Dr. Ralph Stanley

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Folklorist, long-time director and current chairman of the National Council for Traditional Arts, and Library of Congress Living Legend award recipient, Joe Wilson, talks with his long-time friend, the acclaimed Dr. Ralph Stanley, on today’s Cultural Heart of Southwest Virginia: … Continue reading →

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Driving Lessons on The Crooked Road

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

by David Smith, Manassas, Virginia My teenage son and I recently took a trip of a lifetime on The Crooked Road. You see, the trip it was to improve his driving skills a week before he was to take his … Continue reading →

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