Cedar Grove Grass in concert

The Union County Historical Society is pleased to announce a concert to be performed by the bluegrass group, Cedar Grove Grass, on Friday, August 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Old Courthouse on the Square in Blairsville.

Cedar Grove Grass centers around Ruth West. Ruth lives part of the time in Blairsville and part of the time in Fairburn, Ga. She sings tenor and plays the doghouse bass.

For sixteen years Ruth and her husband, Gene, sponsored a weekly Tuesday night jam at the Cedar Grove Community Center in Fairburn. Those who have seen Cedar Grove Grass at the Old Courthouse will remember Gene singing bass. Gene's death has been a great loss to the bluegrass community. Ruth also plays bass with Jerry and Evelyn Hyatt as well as other bands when she is needed.

Tommy Nations plays guitar, mandolin, and sings lead. He has played with a number of bands over a thirty-year span. These bands include The Ridge Runners, Honey Creek Boys, Big Country, and the Raccoon Creek All-Stars, as well as Cedar Grove Grass.

Gene Terry has played guitar for over forty years and also sings both lead and bass. He has recently started playing the banjo.

Playing banjo and singing baritone and lead is Joe Coffey. He is currently a member of Bluegrass Travelers as well as Cedar Grove Grass. He has also played with Bob Pinyon's band, The Pine Log Mountain Boys, Counterpoint, and Curtis Jones' band, Backwaters. He has been playing bluegrass music with his sister since he was twelve years old.

John Deavers plays both lead and rhythm guitar. He has played with many musicians over the years, most notably with his brother, Luther. He is also currently a member of the Pine Log Mountain Boys.

Cedar Grove Grass is on a mission to keep traditional bluegrass music alive by playing and promoting it in its original style.

The summer concerts are presented by the Union County Historical Society as a public service and to keep alive the tradition of music in The Old Courthouse. There is never an admission charge; the musicians donate their time and talents. Voluntary contributions to the restoration fund are always welcomed and appreciated.