THE LIARS BENCH which has been called “an Appalachian variety show” will kick off its third season with guest appearances by two of Appalachia’s most gifted talents: Shelia Kay Adams, a seventh generation ballad singer from Madison County and Marvin Cole, noted throughout this region for his depiction of Mark Twain.
In addition to these two remarkable performers, Gary Carden, the founder of the Liars Bench, intends to introduce a few samples of his latest project, “An Appalachian Bestiary” which is a collection of “whimsical and imaginary critters.”
Carden notes, “I have about 48 now, and they range from birds that fly backwards to snakes that milk cows.”
Shelia Kay taught school for 17 years before she became a full-time performer. She is the author of two remarkable books: Come Go Home With Me, which is a collection of community stories from Madison County, and My Old True Love, which is called “a Civil War love story.” Since she is also a gifted storyteller, she has a collection of tales called “Don’t Get Above Your Raising.”
For more than 40 years, she has been nationally known and sought after by the country’s colleges and universities for her ability to combine exceptional musical skills (banjo) and traditional ballad singing...and, as Daniel Patterson says, “for good reason. She is North Carolina’s greatest musical treasure.”
Many people in this region have had the pleasure of seeing Marvin Cole do “An Evening With Mark Twain.” Dr. Cole has performed throughout the United States ...especially on Mississippi river boats. However, Marvin is leaving his trademark “ice cream suit” at home, and he intends to explore new territory. When asked about his topic for his Liars Bench performance, Marvin said he wanted to perform a “meditation on outhouses.”
The Liars Bench show is scheduled for March 28th at 7:00 in the Mountain Heritage Center at WCU. Other scheduled performers will include Paul Iarussi (claw hammer guitar) and William Ritter, a Liars Bench regular (and gifted fiddler) who is scheduled to play “The Belled Buzzard.”
The audience is advised to come early as this will be a popular show.
In addition to these two remarkable performers, Gary Carden, the founder of the Liars Bench, intends to introduce a few samples of his latest project, “An Appalachian Bestiary” which is a collection of “whimsical and imaginary critters.”
Carden notes, “I have about 48 now, and they range from birds that fly backwards to snakes that milk cows.”
Shelia Kay taught school for 17 years before she became a full-time performer. She is the author of two remarkable books: Come Go Home With Me, which is a collection of community stories from Madison County, and My Old True Love, which is called “a Civil War love story.” Since she is also a gifted storyteller, she has a collection of tales called “Don’t Get Above Your Raising.”
For more than 40 years, she has been nationally known and sought after by the country’s colleges and universities for her ability to combine exceptional musical skills (banjo) and traditional ballad singing...and, as Daniel Patterson says, “for good reason. She is North Carolina’s greatest musical treasure.”
Many people in this region have had the pleasure of seeing Marvin Cole do “An Evening With Mark Twain.” Dr. Cole has performed throughout the United States ...especially on Mississippi river boats. However, Marvin is leaving his trademark “ice cream suit” at home, and he intends to explore new territory. When asked about his topic for his Liars Bench performance, Marvin said he wanted to perform a “meditation on outhouses.”
The Liars Bench show is scheduled for March 28th at 7:00 in the Mountain Heritage Center at WCU. Other scheduled performers will include Paul Iarussi (claw hammer guitar) and William Ritter, a Liars Bench regular (and gifted fiddler) who is scheduled to play “The Belled Buzzard.”
The audience is advised to come early as this will be a popular show.
Gary Carden
gcarden498@aol.com
gcarden498@aol.com
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