Picture of the day - August 5, 2006

The Malpass Family Performing At The Lincoln Theatre

Last night, Cheria and I attended the August taping of the nationally syndicated Song Of The Mountains concert series at the beautiful and historic Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia. We know that every time we have the opportunity to attend one of these wonderful shows we're going to see some of the very best Bluegrass and Old-Time performers in the country, but last night's show was simply incredible. The show was kicked off by a rousing performance by The Lost & Found, one of the most popular and enduring Bluegrass bands in the business, and things didn't slow down a bit throughout the evening. One outstanding group after another took the Lincoln stage, and by the time the show came to end about three hours later, everyone in the audience was exhausted from applauding so much! One of these amazing groups was The Malpass Family from Goldsboro, North Carolina. Christopher Malpass (wearing the hat) is one of those singers whose golden voice can transform any song into a work of art. A lover of traditional Country Music, Christopher brings to life many wonderful old hits by Johnny Cash and several other Country legends - most notably Hank William's, Sr. When Christopher puts on that white hat and breaks into "Your Cheatin' Heart" or "Hey, Good Lookin'", you'll think Hank has come back to life and jumped up on the stage. His mastery of Hank's soulful inflections and yodeling style are the most authentic you'll ever hear. There's simply no way to adequately describe just how well this young man imitates his larger-than-life hero! But as entertaining as Christopher is, The Malpass Family is certainly no one man show! Christopher's younger brother Taylor is a fine singer in his own right, and his flawless mandolin and electric guitar work round out the uniquely authentic traditional Country sound the Malpasses are famous for. Dad Chris on bass and mom Andrea singing harmony round out The Malpass Family, one of the most entertaining acts to ever set foot on any stage! Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo Interesting Articles