Barb Kirk, Phillip Kirk, Doc Goble and Bradley Goble perform onstage Friday evening during the Bluegrass Jam Session on Court Street in Inez. The event was the first of the Summer Jam Sessions series sponsored by Martin County Tourism and Recreation.(Citizen photo by Roger Smith)
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN
INEZ — Court Street came alive with the sound of fiddles, banjos and flatfooting Friday evening as local musician Jared Goforth of Inez welcomed fellow musicians to the first Bluegrass Jam Session in a new summer series sponsored by Martin County Tourism and Recreation.
Ester Kirk and Barb Kirk dance to live bluegrass music Friday in Inez.(Citizen photo by Roger Smith)
The event drew musicians and spectators for a lively night of music and dancing under the open sky.
Jared Goforth of Inez performs with Toddie Preston and Jason Preston of the Salyersville-based band Black Powder Express.(Citizen photo by Roger Smith)
The second installment in the Summer Jam Sessions is on tap for July 18. It will feature country pop music with Jack Ward & The Postmen welcoming fellow musicians.
Session leader Jared Goforth plays the banjo Friday at the opening event in Martin County Tourism’s Summer Jam Sessions series.(Citizen photo by Roger Smith)
The final session, Aug. 15, will spotlight gospel music. The Journeymen, the Jewell Family, the IFB Choir and the Tabernacle Praise Team will be on hand to welcome fellow musicians to the event.
Barb Kirk and Phillip Kirk jamming Friday in downtown Inez.(Citizen photo by Roger Smith)
Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in.
Jared Goforth of Inez, who led Friday’s Bluegrass Jam Session, plays the fiddle onstage on Court Street.(Citizen photo by Roger Smith)
