Picture of the day - December 13, 2005

The McLain Family Performing At The Carter Fold

Any time you visit the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va, you're sure to be well entertained by a wonderful Bluegrass or Old-Time music band. But when Cheria and I decided to take in last Saturday's show we had no idea what a great performance the McLain Family would give! We were already familiar with Raymond McLain and his mastery of all types of stringed instruments because we have had the opportunity to see him perform several times with the ETSU Bluegrass Band, an outstanding group of young students under the tutelage of Raymond, Jack Tottle and other Bluegrass masters in East Tennessee State University's highly popular Bluegrass and Country Music Program. What we didn't know is that Raymond is a member of a veritable Bluegrass music dynasty - the McLain Family. Raymond and his sisters Ruth, Alice and Nancy Ann grew up in Hindman, KY, a small Appalachian mountain town where Bluegrass music was considered mainstream. Their father, Raymond K. McLain was an accomplished musician and singer and he taught his children to love and perform right along with him. To date, the McLain family has thrilled audiences in over 60 countries with their spirited instrumental work and smooth family harmonies, but we hope to see them performing around here a lot more often!   Picture Of The Day Homepage More Interesting Articles