The Grand Opening Celebration started out with a jam session in the backroom.
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When that room got too packed to move, jammers repaired to the front porch and kept picking.
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Making the most of the day, one young man took the opportunity to try out a banjo. Judging by his reaction, he’s going to be a top notch picker!
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Vernon gave away a number of doorprizes as part of his celebration. Vernon is holding the ticket container. The gentleman in the red shirt won a dreadnought size Corbin guitar; the four folks next to Vernon in the back row each won an Appalachian Grass CD. The lady out front in the turquoise shirt won a soprano ukulele.
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The day’s celebration closed with a concert by Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass. It was a good day all around!
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