Blue Ridge Grass in Concert in Blairsville

The Blue Ridge Grass will make an eagerly anticipated return to The Old Courthouse on the Square at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31. Blue Ridge Grass is one of the busiest bands in the tristate area, and we are happy to garner some of their time for a concert at The Old Courthouse.

The Blue Ridge Grass is a popular band based in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The band has been playing traditional bluegrass music for several years in Georgia and Tennessee. While the members describe their music as traditional bluegrass, they are reminiscent of the cutting edge bluegrass band of a few years ago, The New South.

Ray Ritchie, spokesman and guitar player, is widely noted for his smooth lead guitar solos as well as his solid rhythm. Roger Watson plays bass, and John Watson (no relation to Roger) plays mandolin. Jamie Mason plays banjo. Greg Brooks plays fiddle.

"Thunder Road" is the title of the group's newest CD release which is getting lots of air play on radio, and well it should. All of the selections on the project are done with precision and professionalism.

The Union County Historical Society is happy to have The Blue Ridge Grass perform in the Summer Concert Series. There is never an admission charge to the concerts.