GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices singing the gospel tune, "I'll Fly Away." Her grandfather, Jim Coleman, and uncle, ...

Apr. 17—The 91st Annual Old Fiddlers Reunion is set for Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28. Continuing this historical tradition has been important to our community. The Athens Old Fiddler Reunion ...

WEST CALN — About 5,000 bluegrass, folk, Americana, and other types of music lovers met Saturday at Hibernia Park for the 96th annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic. The twang of standup bass, fiddle, guitars, ...

This weekend, the mountains of southwestern Virginia are filled with the sweet, cacophonous sound of fiddles. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) MA: It is the Old Fiddler's Convention, which draws hundreds of ...

The Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va., features mostly amateur musicians playing Bluegrass and Old Time music. At age 89, it's the oldest... Old Fiddler's Convention is pushing 90 and keeping ...