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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering set for July 26-28 in Tomahawk
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — Mark your calendars for an unforgettable musical experience! The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering will take place from July 26-28 at James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales in Tomahawk. This year’s event promises an impressive lineup of performers, including 5-string Kentucky banjo specialist John Haywood, Leo Shannon, Karly Dawn…
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Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering set for July 26-28 in Tomahawk
Organizers seek volunteers, sponsors, donations CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The 2024 Stidham Old-Time Music Gathering will take place July 26-28 at the James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales shop in Tomahawk. Organized by James L. Webb, son of the shop’s namesake, the festival will feature an extensive lineup of old-time musicians and workshops…
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James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales featured on KET’s “Kentucky Life” series
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, a cornerstone of the Tomahawk community, is the latest subject of KET’s “Kentucky Life” series. The episode, titled “String Mountain Music: James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales,” shines a spotlight on the shop and its significant role in nurturing the…
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Tomahawk’s musical maestro: Webb revives family legacy with community strings
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — James L. “Jimmy” Webb is a name synonymous with music in Tomahawk. Webb, who has taken over his father’s music shop, James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, is not just a businessman but a central figure in the local music scene. He shared insight into his history…
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Webb music shop to be featured on Kentucky Life
Memorial Day banjo workshop and jam draw crowd BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, located in Tomahawk, will soon be gracing screens across the state as part of KET’s Kentucky Life. Filming was underway Monday during a Memorial Day banjo workshop and all-star jam that drew music…