Appalachian Vibes Radio Show presents: The Ceremony of Winter: a live gathering of music, poetry, and storytelling featuring Catherine the Great, Maggie Dillow, and Bob Schmucker.
When and Where:
Saturday,December 6 at 3rd Street Coffeehouse in Roanoke, VA
Catherine the Great (Catherine Backus) brings her beautifully crafted, emotionally rich songs that have earned top honors at MerleFest’s Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, and the Bernard/Ebb Awards. She’s shared stages with Molly Tuttle, Kim Richey, Willie Watson, and Ben Sollee.
Maggie Dillow is a writer, performer, and founder of the Post-apocalyptic Poets for a Pre-apocalyptic World. Her work is supported by the Tiny Spoon Residency, the National Women’s History Museum, and the NEH. Her work appears in Conduit, The /temz/ Review, Hot Pink Magazine, and more. She’s also co-host of the Girlhood Movie Database podcast and teaches in Southwest Virginia.
Bob “Mononoke” Schmucker is a Roanoke singer-songwriter, storyteller, and inventor of “bug songs,” a genre inspired by his grandkids. A longtime member of the Southwest Virginia creative community, he’s a blogger (“They Tell Me I’m Crazy”), author, and 3rd Street Coffeehouse mainstay. His music brings blend of humor, heart, and Appalachian insight.
Join us for an intimate Winter celebration of Appalachian voices, rituals, and the stories that keep us connected!
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