Picture of the day - August 12, 2007

The Dixie Bee-Liners at the Virginia Highlands Festival

Since this is "Bluegrass Weekend" at the Virginia Highlands Festival, Cheria and I decided to drive over to Abingdon, Virginia yesterday afternoon and catch a show or two. We already knew we would have a great time because our "favorite fiddler" Rachel Johnson was scheduled to take the stage with the Dixie Bee-Liners for two performances, but little did we know just how entertaining the afternoon would actually turn out to be! The Bee-Liners kicked off their first set at 2pm, and within seconds they had the large crowd applauding their outstanding vocal and instrumental work. An amazing ensemble of fine singers and musicians, the Bee-Liners always entertain their audiences to the max... and yesterday's show was even hotter than the 95 degree temperature. As for Rachel...well, she was just Rachel. As always, she played her fiddle and sang her parts to perfection, and during breaks in the action she conversed with friends and family - and there were plenty of both on hand! In addition to the Dixie Bee-Liners, we also got to enjoy two amazing sets by Donna Hughes, one of the fastest rising stars in Bluegrass. All in all, it was a wonderful afternoon of virtually non-stop Bluegrass music of the highest caliber. It sure was steamy under that tent, but the entertainment was even hotter!   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"