King Pup radio show comes to Stecoah Valley August 11

STECOAH - Looking for some great music? Don't miss the King Pup Radio Show. The King Pup Radio Show blends tongue in cheek humor and acoustic country music stage shows into lively programs that recall vintage Grand Ole' Opry broadcasts. King Pup continues the tradition of local country music radio that flourished throughout rural America during the 1930's and 40's. These regional versions of the national "barn dance" programs were the life blood of Country Music and always showcased the very best local and regional talent. This Saturday night will be no exception.

Hosts Phil and Gaye Johnson will welcome 12 year-old Alex Tomlinson. Though only 12 years old he has already began making a name for himself in the contest fiddle circuit of the Southeastern US. He is the reining Bluegrass Fiddle champion at the Mountain Music Championship held in Stecoah, NC, as well as holding many titles in Junior categories at other competitions. He will be performing a variety of Old time and Bluegrass tunes.

Also on the bill will be the Smoky Mountain Melodies, based out of Bryson City, NC. This trio, made up of husband and wife team Ron and Julia Thompson along with Dave Magill, will be performing classic country and gospel hits sung and played with that classic Appalachian flair.

Last and certainly not least will be the musical and comedy talents of Topton, NC's very on Sonny Reighard. He will be performing those old time mountain music standards along with a few wonderful old stories.

Come early for a special preshow of singing and discussion about the history of modern radio.

The concert will be recorded live and rebroadcast across several area radio stations along with the King Pup online broadcast on their website. Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of this exciting night at the Stecoah Valley Center as we revisit and era gone by, this fastpaced "opry style" stage show is sure to be one to remember.

The performance begins at

7:30 Saturday evening in the historic, air-conditioned Stecoah audito- rium. Admis- sion i s $ 8

Adults, $2 Stud ents and children under 6 are free.

This year, An Appala- chian Evening is more than just music. An authentic Appalachian dinner will be served on Saturday evenings before the concerts. The dinners are served at two seatings - 5:30 and 6:30pm in the new Stecoah dining room located in the old gymnasium building. The dinners are open to the public and concert attendance is not required.

The menu on August 4th is Ham, country ham, sweet potato casserole, cabbage, and fried okra. Each entrée is served with fresh biscuits, cornbread, spiced apples and cucumber, tomato and onion salad. Prices are $12 for adults, $9 for students and $6 for children. Reservations are required. Lighter fare is still available in the main building as in years past. Please call 828-479-3364 for more information or visit the new website StecoahVa l - leyCenter. com.

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