The Whitetop Mountain Band:
Thornton Spencer, fiddle,
Emily Spencer, clawhammer banjo, vocals,
Martha Spencer, guitar, fiddle, clawhammer banjo, vocals,
Jackson Cunningham, mandolin and vocals,
Spencer Pennington, guitar, vocals, and
Debbie Bramer, bass
We are also assisted by musicians Ersel Fletcher, Steve Crabtree, Mark Handy, Kilby Spencer, Blake Rash, Wayne Dye, Rich Miller and others whose help we very much appreciate! And we also appreciate the dancing crowd who has supported us through the years!
Influences
Albert Hash, Corbett Stamper, Muncey Gualtney, Jont Blevins, Lawrence Russell, Enoch Rutherford, Spencer Moore, Frank Blevins, Otis Burris, Fred Taylor...old timers from the Whitetop and surrounding Grayson, Ashe, Alleghany, Washington counties. Check out the "Sounds Like" blurb for more influences, though not nearly all, by any stretch!
Sounds Like
Traditional music from the Whitetop.Mt. Rogers area of southwestern Virginia, along with material from many other sources--older country, bluegrass, gospel, original material, wide range of old time influences such as G.B. Grayson, Arthur Smith, Skillet Lickers, Carters. Louvins, Molly O'Day, Coon Creek Girls, Hank Williams, Cousin Emmy, Stanleys etc. etc. Have been said to be a cross between Maddox Brothers and Rose and the Skillet Lickers. Hard core old time, but open minded.
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MUSIC THAT MATTERS KY, VA and WV Compilation Album ALMOST COMPLETE. What an honor for us to work with the great INDY POWER while serving a cause. Its been great to see artists and fan bases unite to energize the music scene over-all while making a differance and the Music Matter!!!! 24 artists and counting as we near our mastering date on July 25th. THANK YOU
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"
We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.
The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.
Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.
It'll make you feel better!
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
19th Century Attire Welcome!
You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.
For more information and video go to my Myspace Profile or:
Emily, Wanda wanted me to drop you a line and let you know how much she enjoyed the show Friday night at the Rex. She said that you were fantastic as always and Thornton was very comical and entertaining. I'm sorry that I couldn't be there but I had to get up at 5 in the morning Saturday for a trip. We look forward to seeing all of you at Cana and the festivals this spring. We love you all very much! Wanda, Matta and Tim
