RTP-area local music and culture

[Heather LaGarde <heather AT barnstarvintage.com>]

Wow - Record Crowds - Close to 1,000 people came to the Saxapahaw  
Market last weekend - amazing- and still hometown - thanks so much  
for supporting local farmers, musicians, artists and the concept of  
community!
Saxapahaw Rivermill Farmers' Market & Music Series -
Saturdays in Saxaphaw  - July 21st, 2007 Market 5-8 pm  Music 6-8pm
 on the haywagon stage it's
Wood & Steel!!!www.woodandsteelband.com
Wood & Steel is an acclaimed  bluegrass band based in the Piedmont,  
an area steeped in bluegrass tradition, with a reverence for  
traditional sound and a repertoire of diverse songs from a variety of  
sources all done “bluegrass style”. Tight smooth vocals, rock-solid  
rhythm and outstanding instrumental punch are the hallmarks of Wood &  
Steel sound.  "Bluegrass in one of its most pure, unfiltered forms!"  
Tony Rice

At the Farmers' Market,  Lots of ready-to-eat delicious goods and  
we've got Locally Lovingly Produced Wine from Benjamin Vineyards-and  
now we have Fish! Shrimp, Scallops Salmon and Mussels from The Shrimp  
Man  - Flowers- Honey-, Fresh Grilled Corn, strawberries,  heirloom  
pork, cheese, foccacia, cookies, breads, and treats, eggs, fresh  
veggies and produce and delicious jellies, chutneys, honey and more!  
The Barbecue Joint has set up shop and will be with us EVERY WEEK  
this summer selling a wide variety of dinners including vegetarian  
options AND this year we have a growing artisan market with beautiful  
handcrafted items including  a new toymaker with great stuffies for  
kids, pottery, jewelry, wooden toys, birdhouses and furniture.


In the Kid's Area  CERES will be setting up exciting events and  
activities for children including the Famous Zipboat ( a kayak on a  
zipline - low to the ground) the Environmentally Engineered Slip-N- 
Slide, created in the shape of the Haw River this year complete with  
tributaries, a new children's musical village, face painting,  
children's arts & crafts.  The weekly kid's parade is just wonderful  
as the kids travel across the hills humming tunes and laughing it up!  
Children's Activities made possible by www.Bioallies.com


Festivities take place in central Saxapahaw next to the Post Office  
and across from the Saxapahaw Rivermill every Saturday from 5pm-8pm  
through the end of August.  Admission is free though donations are  
appreciated, organizers pass around a "Swan Bucket" each week for the  
band.

The series is sponsored by the Saxapahaw Rivermill and by local  
businesses including Anderson Homes' Haw Village,  Open Eye Cafe,   
Fifth Season Gardening, Townsend Bertram and The Barbecue Joint.

Saturday events take place outside in downtown Saxapahaw next to the  
Post Office.  The Farmers Market and Children's Activities run from  
5-8 and bands play on the Haywagon Stage at the Meadow Amphitheater  
from 6-8.  For more information, a schedule of bands and farmers,  
directions, pictures and more please visit www.rivermillvillage.com  
or call 336 376 5694.  COME ON OVER TO SAXAPAHAW!


ALSO GOINGS ON ABOUT TOWN:
Special Fundraiser for Bradley Saunders!!!!
Bradley is a young graduating senior from Southern High School.  On  
his last day of school, he was excused early because of exemption of  
exams for straight A's.  That same day he was in a tragic car  
accident leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.  He was an avid  
athlete and star wrestler.  The doctors have told him that he will  
never walk again.  The family has been devastated emotionally,  
physically, and financially.  He spent 3 weeks at UNC and was not  
able to attend his own graduation.  His dad accepted his diploma in  
his honor.
BLAST AT THE BALL FIELD WILL BE A COMMUNITY EVENT AND FUNDRAISER FOR  
THE FAMILY
LOCATION: SYLVAN SCHOOL BALL FIELD SATURDAY JULY 21ST FROM 2-9
BUNGEE RUN - DUNKING BOOTH - MOONWALK -GAMES, FOOD, GREAT BANDS
Sponsored by Saxapahaw Methodist Church, Wrestling Team and Coaches,  
Snow Camp and Saxapahaw Communities, Family and Friends
Please show your support!


SUMMER BAND SCHEDULE:
July


21      Wood & Steel

28      Memphis

August

4       Randy Whitt & The Grits

11      Django Haskins

18      Tommy Edwards & Friends

25      The Kickin Grass Band


Oktoberfest - October 20th: The Parsons, SouthPaw, Memphis, Wood & Steel