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The Shenandoah Valley Folk Arts Revival Society has a concert and annual business meeting on Saturday, January 20. The meeting will be brief, permitting new board members to be elected. PLEASE CONTACT Kathleen Conery, if interested in getting involved, at coneryka@jmu.edu. The center of attention however will be…. Scott Christopher Murray7:30pm Saturday, January 20, 2007 Old Massanutten Lodge B&B, Keezletown, VA $10/$9 at the door |
Townes Van Zandt says “Scott Murray sings like a bird,” but what bird could be so articulate? Scott Christopher Murray, an accomplished songwriter and singer, is making a return appearance for the Shenandoah Valley Folk Arts Revival Society. Raised in the Shenandoah Valley, Scott is not only one of the nicest guys you ever met, but also a product of the valley’s rich music and story-telling heritage. His first album, "The Old Man Dreams," comprised of original material, was well received.
According to his website:
Scott moved to Nashville in the early 1990's. While there, he opened for Emmylou Harris, Brian Bowers, Goose Creek Symphony and Suzy Bogguss. He also shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Shelby Lynn, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea and Henry Gross. Scott was named Grand Prize winner at the Gumtree Folk Festival, and was a regular performer at Townes Van Zandt's bar in Nashville.
Before leaving Nashville and returning home to Virginia, Scott wrote and produced the songs on his second album, "Short Stories." Two of these songs were selected by Virginia-based DCD Records in 1998 to appear on a compilation of Shenandoah artists. Shortly after the release of this compilation, "In the Shadow of the Blue Ridge," the Canadian Games Commission and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation accepted one song for consideration for the 1999 Pan American Games. The song, "Manitoba, " was written by Canadian Dean Sayln and sung by Scott Christopher Murray.
In 1999, DCD Records released "Short Stories". Since that time, Scott has opened for 10,000 Maniacs, Dave Mason and David Wilcox. He has received two awards from ASCAP for song writing and performance. In 2000 "Short Stories" was nominated for best contemporary folk album of the year.
LISTEN to Scott at DCD records.
READ more about him in Americana Rhythm.
Old Massanutten Lodge B&B is the restored lodge of the once-famous resort at Massanutten Caverns. Its great room, which is FARS concert hall, has a beautiful stone fireplace and high ceiling. Hosts Guy and Margie Vlasits will be on hand to give you a tour if you arrive early. And to put you up for the night, if you reserve.
Come off I81 at exit 247 onto Rt. 33 going east about 3 ˝ miles and turn left onto Indian Trail Road (Rt 620) by the Massanutten Presbyterian Church in Penn Laird.
Coming from the east on RT 33:After you pass Elkton going west about 7 or 8 miles or so. Just after Penn Laird is a crossroad with signs for Keezletown. Make a right onto Indian Trail Road (still Rt 620) by the Massanutten Presbyterian Church in Penn Laird.
Follow the remaining directions:Go into Keezletown and turn right onto Mountain Valley Road (still Rt 620) in front of the school on the hill just over the railroad tracks. About 1/4 mile past the school turn right onto Caverns Drive. Go to the end of the road, which becomes our driveway.
Email or call if you have any questions: (540)269-8800
The Shenandoah Valley Folk Arts Revival Society is proud to present Scott Christopher Murray, 7:30pm at Old Massanutten Lodge B&B in Keezletown Virginia. $10 ($9 for members) at the door. Refreshments are available for sale. Call 828-3011 for more information.
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