JERRY RUN SUMMER THEATER
Thanks to Frederic George for photo
Welcome to the Jerry Run Page
email reneedustyanderson@gmail.com or call 304-493-6574 for info or reservations
Please note schedule change for Saturday, September 2
The Lilly Mountaineers are unable to play the September 2 show due to illness.
Instead we'll have a duo from Morgantown performing. Mary Linscheid and Travis Stimeling
Passionate about mountain traditions, Mary Linscheid and Travis Stimeling
have been playing a variety of Appalachian traditional music, old country
music, and original songs since 2019. Hailing from Morgantown and rooted
in West Virginia, this duo will delight you with songs, stories, and even
a history lesson or two along the way.
seats for this show are $5 and
reservations are welcome
2023 SCHEDULE
All shows start at 7:oo
May
19 Friday Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
We are pleased to once again be able to host a Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Event in memory of Kristi Swecker. This fundraiser is organized by her family and will feature musicians Marteka & William and Gospel music. There will also be concessions, a bake sale, auctions, and other fundraisers with 100% of the money raised going to the CF Foundation, to help find a cure for this life-robbing disease.
26 Friday Tim O'Brien
seats for this show are $20 at door or reserve seat for $15
Born in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1954, Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim O’Brien grew up singing in church and in school.
After seeing Doc Watson on TV, he became a lifelong devotee of old time and bluegrass music. Tim started touring nationally in 1978 with Colorado bluegrass
band Hot Rize. His songs “Walk the Way the Wind Blows” and “Untold Stories” were bluegrass hits for Hot Rize, and country hits for Kathy Mattea.
Soon more artists like Nickel Creek, Garth Brooks, and The Dixie Chicks covered his songs. Over the years, Tim has collaborated with his sister Mollie O’Brien,
songwriter Darrell Scott, and noted old-time musician Dirk Powell, as well as with Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler, Dan Auerbach and Sturgill Simpson.
Living in Nashville since 1996, O’Brien’s skills on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo make him an in-demand session player. The International Bluegrass
Music Association awarded him song of the year in 2006 and named him best male vocalist in 1993 and 2006. He was inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of
Fame in 2013 and into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2022. Notable O’Brien recordings include the bluegrass Dylan covers of “Red on Blonde”,
the Celtic-Appalachian fusion of “The Crossing”, and the Grammy winning folk of “Fiddler’s Green”. His duet recording “Real Time” with Darrell Scott is a
cult favorite, and he won a bluegrass Grammy as part of “The Earls of Leicester”. A new release of original material “Cup of Sugar” drops June 16,
including 13 new originals about a bear, a fish, sheep, horses, and people too - a grave digger, a neighbor, and even Walter Cronkite - Cup of Sugar” is a
feel good summer release with humor on top and deeper meaning just below the surface.
Accompanying O’Brien at Jerry Run on May 26 are Mike Bub bass, Shad Cobb fiddle, and Jan Fabricius mandolin and vocal.
June
3 Saturday Jim Davidson Band
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
We play a mix of classic country, bluegrass and some vintage rock. These days we mostly play for square dances. The band is Jim and his wife Diane, and Gary Rauschenbach. 2023 will be our fifth trip to Jerry’s Run Summer Theater. It’s always a good time and we’re looking forward to being there and seeing family and friends.
10 Saturday Mack Samples Band
seats for this show are $6 and reservations are welcome
Although the composition of the band has changed some over the years, the Samples Brothers Band (now known and the Mack Samples Band) has been around since the mid-1970s. The band plays a wide variety of music from old time fiddle tunes, a little bluegrass, some classic country, and whatever else may be on their mind. It is a five piece band, consisting of fiddle, banjo, guitars, and bass. On some tunes the band will use twin fiddles, or has been known to play three fiddles. It is not just an instrumental band. There is lots of of vocals and sometimes, some four part harmony. The band features Buddy Griffin, nationally known bluegrass fiddler and banjo player. He played several years with Jim and Jesse and also some years with Bobby Osborne. David ODell plays mostly banjo but he is also a good fiddler and vocalist. He has won many, many banjo contests in West Virginia over the years. Grayson Samples , Mack’s son, plays guitar and does a lot of the singing. He does a single act also and has played many years at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, The Stonewall Resort, and various other venues. He moved into Roger Samples spot in the band a few years after Roger succumbed to cancer. John Preston a very versitile musician and instrument maker has played bass with the band for many years. Mack does a lot of the singing and also does some twin fiddle on some tunes. He is also a widely known square dance caller Over the years the band has recorded two cassette tapes and four CDs. Their recordings have sold well into the thousands. Like everyone else the band was stopped dead in its tracks when the pandemic hit, but is now resuming an active schedule.
https://www.macksamples.com/pages/music.html
17 Saturday The Masons
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
THE MASONS are an Americana acoustic rock duo. (Or trio) Showcasing their mountain roots, THE MASONS deliver a high-energy show of their original music and unique arrangements of familiar tunes, and have developed a knack for rearranging and infusing their music with sweet vocal harmonies, and a toe-tappin' Masons twist, creating a freshness that is as exciting as it is familiar. Since forming nearly 10 years ago, The Masons have logged 1000+ live shows, and released their first CD in 2014. The Masons returned to the studio, and their second CD, “Hard Life”, was released in 2019, and has been enthusiastically received by The Masons audience. The Masons are Skip Mason on acoustic guitar and vocals, and Cindi Mason on her trademark upright bass and vocals. The two have crafted a show of acoustic arrangements from the classic rock and country rock genres and put their own Appalachian spin on familiar songs as well as their original music. This has generated enthusiastic audience support from their numerous performances throughout their home state of West Virginia, surrounding states, and their Winter home in South Florida. Upon The Masons return to the studio in 2018, Mark Dinaldo was included to provide drums and percussion on their second CD. Providing additional energy to The Masons music, Mark was a natural fit, and he was added to their live show for the Summer of 2019, and is returning for their 2020 trio appearances! Audio, video, a resume of performances, and more information on THE MASONS, is available on our website and our social media pages.
23 Friday Carpenter Ants
seats for this show are $10 and reservations are welcome
Old-Style Rythym & Blues, Gospel Soul and Country Funk.
Even the best bands come and go but the Charleston WV-based Carpenter Ants have defied the odds and been together
for well over 30 years, with their trademark country-soul sound – rich, soulful harmonies, stinging solos and a
rock-solid rhythm section – that captures that rare, loose-but-tight feel, and has won the band international as
well as regional acclaim. In 2021, they lost founding member Charlie Tee to Covid, and he is remembered wherever they go.
WV’s premier rhythm & blues group, the Ants – guitarist Michael Lipton, drummer Jupie Little, bassist Ted Harrison
and keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Mark Bates – have quietly amassed a resume that rivals many
national groups. With an arsenal of classic and forgotten American music, the Ants wail through classic R&B, country-swamp
and gospel-soul with equal conviction. Regardless of the occasion, they never fail to have a good time – and that feeling is contagious.
http://www.carpenterants.wvmusichalloffame.com/
30 Friday Full Cirkle
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
Anyone who loves mellow classic rock of the 60s and 70s will be simply amazed by the vocal harmonies and
multiple talents of this long time band of good friends who have been making music together for over 30
years. Full Cirkle has done just as they are called, having come “full circle” in their repertoire of easy
listening, classic variety rock n roll, 6os standards, country, and even some covers from the present.
From Philippi, Pat Evans lead vocals are reminiscent of Stevie Nicks, and the creative combination of bandmates
Phil Bowers, Ronnie "Red Man" Phillips and TJ Dalton keyboard and vocals
will carry you back to the golden age of classic rock.
FULL CIRKLE Classic Variety Philippi WV
July
1 Saturday Marteka and Wiliam
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
Hailing from hills and hollers of Hacker Valley, this family bluegrass band first came on the scene over 12 years ago when Marteka was 13 and William 11 and they made their debut performance at the old Calvin Music Store in Calvin, WV; it was soon obvious that their skilled Flatt & Scruggs-style picking was bound to take them to greater heights! Initially taught by their dad Charley who joins them on upright bass, they learned all they could from him and then turned to the internet and their own self-discipline to become renown masters of the banjo (Marteka) and flat top guitar (William). They have toured the surrounding states and performed at bluegrass festivals as far away as Chicago; they showcased their skills on the syndicated radio and TV show Woodsongs performing with JD Crowe, Ron Block and Tim O'Brien. These days, as family responsibilities take precedence, they continue to play on a more local level still wowing their audiences with their amazing picking and traditional bluegrass repertoire.
https://www.marteka-n-williamlakebluegrass.com/
8 Saturday Gauley Divide
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
The Gauley Divide string band is a modern acoustic group from central West Virginia.
Putting their twist on everything from traditional bluegrass to folk, to americana
and gospel music with everything in between. The band draws from a wide array of
influences- from Tony Rice to the Seldom Scene, Bob Dylan to Tyler Childers.
Gauley Divide is a group of multi-faceted “weekend picker friends”-
Kevin Cochran (Guitar and Vocals), Josh Brown (Guitar, Mandolin
and vocals) Dustin Frame, (Mandolin, Guitar, and Vocals),
and Dwayne McCourt (Bass and Sound). This bunch
plays what they enjoy and enjoy what they play.
Spanning three generations and multiple genres, this diversity coupled with the
super talented picking of Frame and Long, any listener can be assured that they
will hear songs they like and a show they enjoy.
15 Saturday Grassy Creek
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
Left to right, Jim Wilson, David Phares, Lee Hull, Jim Bonnet, Russell Cogar, Alex Phares. Grassy Creek Band is a local group of friends based in Webster County that play traditional Bluegrass and Gospel music!
22 Saturday Buck & Company
seats for this show are $6 and reservations are welcome
BUCK MCCUMBERS & COMPANY
153 CONAWAY LANE
ELIZABETH, WV 26143
Buck McCumbers is a veteran of the bluegrass music scene. He started playing at the age of 16 on the Spencer, WV radio. In 1967, he started playing with Frank Necessary and the Stone Mountain Boys recording one album and several singles with them. He also was a member of the WWVA Jamboree. He then formed with his family the McCumbers Brothers Band, recording their first album in 1976 on Old Homestead Records. He was one of the founding members of the group License to Drive. They produced 2 recordings. In 2002, he was instrumental in forming the band Buck & Company. His repertoire includes several recordings on different projects and also playing with several notable bands including Red Allen, Mac Wiseman, Lillie Mae and the Dixie Gospelaires and the Hutchinson Brothers. Buck’s contributions to the band are numerous. Not only does he play mandolin/fiddle while delivering superb lead and tenor vocals, he is a tremendous songwriter, contributing fresh original material.
Connie Hardman has contributed her musical and singing talents to bluegrass music for several years. Being a guitarist and a sister to the McCumbers brothers, she has played with them for several years and was privileged to be included in some of their recordings. Connie also helped to form an Ohio-based bluegrass group Northern Blend with whom she has played festivals, gospel sings, and various churches. Her ability to write songs is evidenced by several of her songs being recorded with Northern Blend and “The Battle” is the title cut of Buck & Company’s gospel album.
Jerry Hardway has played music for several years, beginning with his family and some close friends at an early age. Working full time makes it hard for him to play at times however he has the balance mastered. Despite his busy life, he still finds time to practice his hobby of music. Jerry was raised on a small farm in Palestine, WV and loves working in his shop, especially rebuilding engines. He was valedictorian of Wirt County High School. He was around old time, gospel and bluegrass music most of his life. His musical talents come from both sides of his family. Not only is Jerry a great bass player, he also plays several other stringed instruments.
Dwayne McCumbers contributes his tremendous dobro skills to the band. Dwayne’s musical resume is impressive. Not only has he performed and recorded with several notable local and regional bands, he has performed with national acts such as Red Allen, Harley Allen, John Hartford, Mac Wiseman, Hylo Brown, the McCumbers Brothers and the Stone Mountain Boys. Dwayne was also a member of the Wheeling Jamboree.
Randy Brady was raised at Duck, in Clay County, West Virginia. Randy was born into a musical family, his dad played music and his mom wrote songs. Randy played banjo with his younger sisters, Rotha Brady Hardway on guitar and Shirley Brady Sheppard on upright bass. They recorded several CDs and played as the Brady family. Randy is also very accomplished on guitar. He also has a recording studio in Parkersburg, WV where many professional and local groups have recorded. Along with his banjo and guitar skills, Randy’s vocal abilities are a welcome addition to the band
Eric Chichester has played and enjoyed bluegrass music for many years. He was inspired and taught early on by his father who plays a number of stringed instruments. They, along with Eric’s brother, have played music together for many years. In addition to playing with his family, Eric has also performed with numerous groups all over the East coast. Although Eric has mastered singing and playing many instruments on a professional level, to him it has been an enjoyable hobby and recreation.
August
5 Saturday Blue Steel
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
This WV native bluegrass band blends gospel and country with a hard driving bluegrass sound.
Dave Matheny-banjo, vocals
Nate Linger- mandolin, vocals
Logan Matheny-bass
Molly Riffle- fiddle, vocals
John David Vaugh-guitar, banjo, vocals
Justin Riffle-guitar, vocals
https://www.facebook.com/bluesteel.bluegrass/info?tab=page_info
12 Saturday Silas Powell Band
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
The Silas Powell Band, a powerful trio from Doddridge County, WV, features 3 generations of multi-talented musicians. The band’s namesake, Silas Powell, is one of today's most exciting young mandolin prodigies. Silas, along with his father, Josh Powell, and his grandpa, Jeff Powell, deliver a full and exciting sound with rich harmonies and powerful stage presence.
https://www.facebook.com/Silas-and-The-Powell-Family-Band
19 Saturday Aaron Beam and The Do-Gooders
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
We call ourselves Aaron Beam and The Do Gooders.
The folks who put on the Friday Concert Series in Richwood said
this about us that I think was nice, "Aaron Beam brings a fresh,
modern uptake on bluegrass, reminiscent of old-timey music,
with a brighter, cleaner sound that stays with you and puts a
lift in your step and a smile in your heart."
Aaron Beam - guitar/lead vocal
Dave Beam - banjo/tenor vocal
Joey Miller - mandolin
Doug Gordon - bass
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090549440416
26 Saturday Chris Haddox
seats for this show are $7 and reservations are welcome
Musician Chris Haddox has made recent appearances on the Woody Hawley Concert Series at the Clay Center in Charleston,
and Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea.
"I wrote my first song in the second grade and have been writing ever since.
I write about the people, places, events, ups and downs, and in-betweens that
continue to shape me. Some will make you laugh, others cry. Some will make you
happy, others angry. Some will have you asking yourself, "what the hell was he
thinking?" All are honest expressions of how I experience and see the world."
https://www.chrishaddoxmusic.com/
September
2 Saturday Daniel Lilly and The Lilly Mountaineers
Sorry, but this show has been canceled due to illness.
Musicians Mary Linscheid and Travis Stimeling will be playing instead.
They play variety of Appalachian traditional music, old country
music, and original songs.
Seats for this show are $5.
Daniel Lilly grew up steeped in bluegrass as part of the legendary Everett Lilly family bluegrass band. He carries on the tradition with
the Lilly Mountaineers,
delivering a dash of comedy with a powerful country and bluegrass sound.
They are an interactive band that loves to get the
audience involved.
Daniel Lilly, Greg Treadway, Andy Price, and Rad Lewis.
https://www.facebook.com/lillymountaineers/
9 Saturday J Max McKee & Ken Scoggins
seats for this show are $6 and reservations are welcome
J. Max McKee of Shelby, N.C. is commonly referred to as the “king of the hard-driving banjo,” a reputation he earned by five decades’ worth of a forceful, energetic stage presence. Ken Scoggins is a veteran bluegrass musician whose singing style is reminiscent of first generation bluegrass musicians and who picks a fine guitar. J Max and Ken have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. performing for receptive crowds at many of the nation’s larger bluegrass venues. Together with bassist Sonny Hensley, they bring a tried, true, and traditional bluegrass and gospel sound that will lift your spirits.
https://www.kenscogginsmusic.com/
16 Saturday Bluegrass Preserves
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
The “Bluegrass Preserves Band” was formed in 2016 by a group of friends serving as house band at a weekly venue
in downtown Buckhannon WV. When the venue closed the group continued performing local and regional events.
The band covers Bluegrass, Country and Gospel favorites while Preserving the true Traditional Bluegrass Sound.
Seth Hoover - Banjo
Kaleb McNemar- Bass
Nathaniel Linger - Mandolin
Mark Lynch- Mandolin
Rob Hoover- Guitar
https://www.facebook.com/bluegrasspreserves/
23 Saturday Soldiers of the Cross
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
Soldiers of the Cross is a strictly gospel bluegrass group from Upshur County, known far and wide for their amazing
four-part harmonies and their selection of both traditional and contemporary songs. Musicians include
Kevin Johnson – bass, Ernie Johnson – banjo, Chad Lewis – banjo, and Dan Blake – guitar.
If you've heard their soul-soothing sound before, you will know why they continue to be a perennial favorite at JRST!
http://www.facebook.com/SoldiersoftheCrossGospel
30 Saturday The Carroll Brothers Band
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
Rock, Blues, Southern from Flatwoods, WV.
October
7 Saturday Norfolk & Southern
seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome
Norfolk and Southern is another longtime favorite at JRST, and have closed the season for us for many years in a row.
They are based in north central West Virginia and bring lots of veteran talent to their bluegrass repertoire, playing
a crowd-pleasing mix of traditional, contemporary, gospel, and original material.
Mark Gainer---Guitar,
Mark Lynch---Mandolin, Rick Cleavenger---Banjo, Mark Matheny on bass
Contact Information
Street Address: 824 Cleveland Road, Cleveland, WV 26215
E-mail: reneea@mountain.net
Phone: 304-493-6574
Driving Directions
You can go to Google Maps and type in Jerry Run Summer Theater then ask for driving directions.
Street Address: 824 Cleveland Road Cleveland, WV 26215
Driving Directions
Regional Directions: We are located about halfway between Morgantown and Charleston, West Virginia, in northern Webster County.
From the north (I-79 southbound) you have two choices: For more business traffic and shopping areas, take the first Weston exit
follow US 33 East to Buckhannon (about 11 miles), take Rte. 20 south toward Rock Cave (about 14 miles), following brown signs toward
Holly River State Park (about 17 miles). For less traffic and very few businesses, take the Roanoke exit (91), turn right on Rte. 19
toward Stonewall Jackson Resort/State Park. Continue about 11 miles to Walkersville. Bear left on Rte. 4 toward Rock Cave (about 7 miles).
Bear right at the intersection with Rte. 20, following brown signs toward Holly River State Park (about 17 miles). Theater is located about
5 miles from the Webster/Upshur county line bridge in the bottom on the right, directly after Panther Run Road, a red bus stop, and a
concrete bridge. We are across from Jerry Run United Methodist Church.
From the south (I-79) northbound): Take the Flatwoods exit (67), turn right at traffic light, take next left onto Days Inn Drive about 1 mile
until it ends at Rte. 15, Turn left and go about 18 miles to Diana. Turn left (north) on Rte. 20, following brown signs toward Holly River State Park
(about 12 miles). Theater is 1.5 miles beyond the park entrance in the bottom on the left across from Jerry Run United Methodist Church,.
From Webster Springs: Take Rte. 20 north toward Diana and Buckhannon, following brown signs toward Holly River State Park, continuing on Rte. 20 at Diana.
We are about 21 miles from Webster Springs. Theater is 1.5 miles beyond the park entrance in the bottom on the left across from Jerry Run United Methodist Church,
You will see a sign for the Jerry Run Summer; turn in and follow driveway to the cabin, theater, and bunkhouse.
Note: Jerry Run (or Jerry’s Run) is named for a small creek that runs through the area; it is a rural community located between Cleveland and Hacker Valley, and is not usually found on maps.
You Tube Videos
pianist Miki Sawada's "Gather Here Tour" Mike Polk Jr. visits Cleveland, West Virginia Mike Polk Jr. explores the Jerry Run Summer Theater Hip Hop Artist Shelem Visits The Jerry Run Summer Theater Iron and Wine at Jerry Run film: Dreamers and Makers are My Favorite People Charleston Gazette article 3rd String Bluegrass preforms 30 Years of Farming with some help from John Miller and Chris West from Blue Moon Rising Rodney Dane sings I Wanna be a Hillbilly with JC and The Moonshine Band Deb Gore performs Swingin' - the dancer is Ian Cornett The Summer 2016 issue of WV Living magazine made this video, the band is Savannah and the Kings Falling Run Bluegrass preforms Those Memories of You - July 2013 Wolf Creek preforms Minor Swing - July 2014 WhiteWater performs Until There Was You - May 2015 Soldiers of the Cross preform V Bottom Boat - July 2011 Stephanie Sphinks and Country Fried preform Detroit City. Alleghenny Outback at Jerry RunNearby Attractions
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