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The Neighbors |
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"The Neighbors" have been performing together off and on for more than 10 years and have evolved in terms of musicianship and personnel several times. Originally, the group began as informal picking sessions in one another's living rooms and on front porches. What began as a means to express a passion for acoustic music has grown to the dynamic, energetic group that is "The Neighbors." For a time and strictly as a joke, the group called themselves, The Knox Ballew International Silver-stringed Spring Meadow Road Band. The name paid homage to our oldest member, the irrepressible Knox Ballew and to the general location of most of the members' homes. As the group began to perform more and more in public, the name proved to be too much to handle and it was shortened at Herb Stevens' suggestion to what we were then and still are, "The Neighbors." The group performs at all manner of functions including wedding celebrations, festivals of all types and sizes, benefits for associations and individuals involved with Cancer Research, Hospice, Fiddlers' Conventions, Contra Dances, Habitat for Humanity, and private parties of all types. The group has performed on The King Pup Radio Show syndicated to over 40 stations in the Southeastern US. This show is archived and can still be heard on the internet at www.radioyur.com . The group has made several local television appearances and also participated in the 2004 Caldwell County Traditional Musicians' Showcase entitled "Playin Hooky." (CDs of this Showcase are available at www.strictlycleananddecent.com ) One of the things that has always been impressive about this band is the sense of responsibility that each member harbors for the community. The group has performed for many hospice patients, for the elderly both at home and in nursing facilities. This giving back is all part of being a good neighbor (no pun intended!). |
