The Robert C. Byrd Center Presents
Mountain Stage Pianist

Bob Thompson

with Shepherd faculty band

for a lawn concert and picnic

at the historic Patterson's Mill at the home of Karen and Bill Rice

  Saturday, June 10th, 2023
5:00 pm - 8:00 PM EST

to benefit the civics education initiatives of
The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education


This is a ticketed event:
Tickets are $150.00 per person 
(includes cost of meal and $130 tax deductible donation)
Each ticket covers dinner, admission for the musical performance, and a donation to the civics education initiatives of the Byrd Center (Learn more here>>).

The event will take place rain or shine, no tickets will be refunded. The gathering area will be covered by tents. 

Our Featured Artists:

Bob Thompson

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Guitarist Robert Shafer is a two-time winner of the National Flatpicking Championship, with a knack for reinventing old favorites and crafting an impressive collection of original bluegrass songs. Robert has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry, Mountain Stage, BBC and has worked with many well known artists including Mark O'Connor, Mike Snider, Kenny Baker, Josh Graves and many others. Robert is also an amazing electric guitarist. Robert's influences range from flatpicking pioneer Doc Watson to the legendary rockabilly guitarist, Danny Gatton. Robert currently resides near Charleston, WV.

​Discography:
Pickin Up Steam, 2004 
Homecoming Favorites, 2007
Music From The Mountains, 2016

Our Setting:

Karen and Bill Rice have graciously offered their beautiful home as the setting for our fundraiser. We will enjoy the performances of our musical artists and poet laureate and the barbeque in view of the historic Patterson's Mill, a three-story stone mill along Tuscarora Creek, built in 1765. 

Ample parking is available close to the fundraiser location.

Address and directions will be provided to ticket holders.

Our Sponsors:

The Byrd Center greatly appreciates the generous support of the following sponsors:
$2,000.00 Level
$1,500.00 Level

A Gift in Appreciation to the Staff at Hospice of the Panhandle 

$1,000.00 Level

https://skinnerfirm.com/

$500.00 Level
In-Kind Supporters

​Become a Sponsor of our Event:

We invite community organizations, individuals, businesses, and anyone interested in supporting our fundraiser for civics education to make a gift of sponsorship. Click here for more information >>