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JAM kids stage benefit for mountain music at Oklawaha Brewing
JAM kids- Junior Appalachian Musicians- performed at Oklawaha Brewing Co to back a benefit concert headlined by masters George Gibson and Roger Howell. Gibson, a Kentucky native now in Henderson County, is a renowned banjo authority and historian. Howell hails from Banjo Branch on Bailey Mountain near Mars Hill. The event supports the French Broad Valley Music Association run JAM kids after school program for ages 8-17, with lessons 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Henderson County Parks and Recreation Center. Carol Rifkin serves as executive director of FEVMA and JAM kids.
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Oklawaha Brewing Co
Young Players
George Gibson
Roger Howell
Kentucky
Henderson County
Gibson
Banjo
Bailey Mountain
Mars Hill
Madison County
JAM Kids
Banjo Branch
French Broad Valley Music Association
Henderson County Parks and Recreation Center
South Grove Street
Carol Rifkin
FEVMA