Bill and Maggie Anderson - 2021

2715 Millstone Road

Woodlawn, VA 24381

Phone - 276-238-1375

cell: 276-235-2560

Our calendar for 2021 is still being developed, these are the dates and locations we know so far:

Due to covid, and other considerations, we won't be going to Florida this year. We'll really miss all our friends and opportunities to share music in Florida, but, good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, we'll be back in Florida in 2022, hoping to visit with old friends and make new ones. We expect to be playing as much as we are able then and will try to keep our bookings up to date on this site.

January

February

March

April

April 17th - Saturday - WPAQ - Merry-Go-Round -740 AM, Radio Show broadcast live from the Downtown Earl Theater, Mt. Airy, NC. from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM. We will be sharing music from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Come by and take in the show then get yourself a pork chop sandwich at the Snappy Lunch before they close at 2:00 PM. Or just tune in at 740 on your AM dial.

May

The Blue Ridge Music Center, mile marker 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway has worked out it's schedule for 2021. It's possibly subject to change as the Covid protocals change, but currently the plan is to be open Thursday May 6th and then to be open 4 days a week, Thursdays-Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm from May 6th through October 31st . Starting Friday, June 11th, we will be playing the second and fourth Fridays of each month, and also the fifth Fridays in the months that have five Fridays. We'll be in the breezeway at the Music Center from noon-4:00 pm. We share the songs of the mountains and stories about the music of these parts. We also share other story songs that we like, usually with a bluegrass flavor. Bill built both of the instruments that we play. He's up to about 90 some guitars that he has built, so he'll be happy to answer any questions you have about intrument building. For further information call 276-236-5309 or go to www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

For May, our schedule is different there. We'll by playing in May the following date:

May 28th - Friday - Music Center 12:00-4:00 pm

June

The Blue Ridge Music Center, mile marker 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, open Thursdays-Sundays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm from May 6th through October 31st . We will be playing on the second and fourth Fridays of each month and also the fifth Fridays in the months that have five Fridays. We'll be in the breezeway at the Music Center from noon-4:00 pm. We share the songs of the mountains and stories about the music of these parts. We also share other story songs that we like, usually with a bluegrass flavor. Bill built both of the instruments that we play. He's up to about 90 some guitars that he has built, so he'll be happy to answer any questions you have about intrument building. For further information call 276-236-5309 or go to www.blueridgemusiccenter.org

June 11th - Friday- Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

June 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th- Thursday - Sunday - Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival- Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, PA- we will be performing a mostly gospel music show at 12:00 noon to start the program on Sunday the 13th. This is a wonderful festival, with the lineup including Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Smokey Green and the Boys, Little Roy and Lizzy, Valerie Smith, Mountain Highway and many more. Check it out on line for the schedule details www.windgapbluegrass.com.

June 18th - Friday - Hungry Mother State Park - We will be the featured performers at their Friday night Music in the Park from 7:00-8:00 PM. For further information about this concert and this lovely park, call 276-781-7400 or find out about the park on line at www.virginiastateparks.gov.

June 25th - Friday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

June 27th - Sunday - Muddy Creek Cafe, 60 S. Main Street, Sparta. - We will be playing a Gospel Sunday brunch from 1:00-3:00. They have a wonderful menu of delicious food choices in a spacious and pleasant setting. Check them out on their Facebook page or at www.muddycreekcafeandmusichall.com. Or call 336-372-5999 for further information.

June 26th - Saturday - Big Walker Lookout - 8711 Stoney Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382 - We'll be sharing music from 2:00-4:00 on the front porch of this sweet general store. You can get yourself a hot dog and ice cream, enjoy the view, and enjoy our music

July

The Blue Ridge Music Center, mile marker 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, open Thursdays-Mondays from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm from May 6th through October 31st . We will be playing every Friday of each month. We'll be in the breezeway at the Music Center from noon-4:00 pm. We share the songs of the mountains and stories about the music of these parts. We also share other story songs that we like, usually with a bluegrass flavor. Bill built both of the instruments that we play. He's up to about 100 some guitars that he has built, so he'll be happy to answer any questions you have about intrument building. For further information call 276-236-5309 or go to www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

July 2nd - Friday - Music Center - 12:00 - 4:00 PM

July 9th - Friday - Music Center - 12:00 - 4:00 PM

July 16th - Friday - Music Center - 12:00 - 4:00 PM

July 17th - Saturday - Dinwiddie Community Picnic at the Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church. This picnic is open to the community. We will be sharing Gospel and Bluegrass music. More details to follow.

July 23rd - Friday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

July 24th - Saturday - WPAQ - Merry-Go-Round -740 AM, Radio Show broadcast live from the Downtown Earl Theater, Mt. Airy, NC. from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM. We will be sharing music from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Come by and take in the show then get yourself a pork chop sandwich at the Snappy Lunch before they close at 2:00 PM. Or just tune in at 740 on your AM dial.

The Music Center is now open 7 days a week, so from now to the end of the year, we will be back to our regular date for Mid-day Music. Our day is now Wednesday!

July 28th - Wednesday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

August

The Blue Ridge Music Center, mile marker 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, open seven days a week from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm from July 28th through October 31st . We will be playing on every Wednesday of each month. We'll be in the breezeway at the Music Center from noon-4:00 pm. We share the songs of the mountains and stories about the music of these parts. We also share other story songs that we like, usually with a bluegrass flavor. Bill built both of the instruments that we play. He's up to about 100 some guitars that he has built, so he'll be happy to answer any questions you have about intrument building. For further information call 276-236-5309 or go to www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

August 1st - Sunday - Muddy Creek Cafe, 60 S. Main Street, Sparta. - We will be playing a Gospel Sunday brunch from 1:00-3:00. They have a wonderful menu of delicious food choices in a spacious and pleasant setting. Check them out on their Facebook page or at www.muddycreekcafeandmusichall.com. Or call 336-372-5999 for further information.

August 4th - Wednesday - Music Center - 12:00 - 4:00 PM

August 9th- 14th - Galax Fiddler's Convention - Felt's Park Galax, VA -We'll be hanging out there with friends and competing. It's a great time. Check it out at oldfiddlersconvention.com

August 11th - Wednesday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

August 16th - Arts Council Retreat, private party, Roaring Gap, NC

August 18th - Wednesday - Music Center - 12:00 - 4:00 PM

August 20th - Friday- Floyd Country Store - Friday Night Jamboree - 6:30-10:00 - We play from 6:30-7:30 for the Gospel Hour. This is always a fun time. Come early and have some fine food at their restaurant and join us for some old time Gospel tunes. Our portion is followed by a wonderful old time band great for listening and for flat foot dancing!

August 21st - Saturday - Rocky Knob Campground - mm 167 Blue Ridge Parkway- we will be sharing music for the campers there from 6:30-7:30 PM.

August 25th - Wednesday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

August 28th - Saturday - Big Walker Lookout - 8711 Stoney Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382 - We'll be sharing music from 2:00-4:00 on the front porch of this sweet general store. You can get yourself a hot dog and ice cream and sit out on their picnic tables, enjoy the view and our music.

September

September 1st - Wednesday- Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

September 4th - Saturday - Rocky Knob Campground - mm 167 Blue Ridge Parkway- we will be sharing music for the campers there from 6:30-7:30 PM.

September 8th - Wednesday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

September 22nd - Wednesday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

September 29th - Wednesday - Music Center - 12:00 - 4:00 PM

October

October 6th - Wednesday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

October 9th - Saturday - Mt. Airy Autumn Leaves Festival - We will be performing at the WPAQ stage near the banks, at 10:00-10:40 AM on Saturday. The festival runs from Friday, October 8th- Sunday, October 10th from 9 in the morning into the evening each day. For more info and details on all the bands playing, and vendors go to autumnleavesfestival.com or call 336-786-0913 ext 204.

October 9th - Saturday - Muddy Creek Cafe, 60 S. Main Street, Sparta. - We will be playing from 6:00-8:00 PM - They have a wonderful menu of delicious food choices in a spacious and pleasant setting. They'll be having a concert in the back concert hall starting at 8:00. So, you can make it an evening of a pleasant dinner and music into the night.Check them out on their Facebook page or at www.muddycreekcafeandmusichall.com. Or call 336-372-5999 for further information.

October 13th - Wednesday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PMThey'll be having a concert in the back concert hall starting at 8:00. So, you can make it an evening of a pleasant dinner and music into the night.

October 16h - Saturday - Mountain Top Workshop, Presbytry Retreat, Marion, VA - We will be playing at the worship service at 10:00 that starts the workshop.

October 20th - Wednesday - Music Center- 12:00 - 4:00 PM

October 23rd - Saturday - Big Walker Lookout - 8711 Stoney Fork Rd., Wytheville, VA 24382 - We'll be sharing music from 2:00-4:00 on the front porch of this sweet general store. You can get yourself a hot dog and an ice cream, sit out on their picnic tables, and enjoy the view, an also our music. You can check them out on line or on their facebook page.

October 27th - Wednesday - Music Center - 12:00 - 4:00 PM

November

November 20th - Saturday-Muddy Creek Cafe, 60 S. Main Street, Sparta. - We will be playing from 6:00-8:00 PM - They'll be having a concert in the back concert hall starting at 8:00. So, you can make it an evening of a pleasant dinner and music into the night. They have a wonderful menu of delicious food choices in a spacious and pleasant setting. Check them out on their Facebook page or at www.muddycreekcafeandmusichall.com. Or call 336-372-5999 for further information.

December

December 4th - Saturday - Muddy Creek Cafe, 60 S. Main Street, Sparta. - We will be playing from 6:00-8:00 PM - They'll be having a concert in the back concert hall starting at 8:00. So, you can make it an evening of a pleasant dinner and music into the night. They have a wonderful menu of delicious food choices in a spacious and pleasant setting. Check them out on their Facebook page or at www.muddycreekcafeandmusichall.com. Or call 336-372-5999 for further information.

December 25th - Saturday - WPAQ - at the studio - 11:00 - Noon. We're pleased that we will be sharing music, on Christmas day. The show will be from the studio, but we're hoping you tune in and make our music part of your Christmas celebration.