Usually the D Strings can be found playing in Jamesport on Saturdays but this coming weekend will find them at the county seat as they perform for the Gallatin Chataqua on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18-19, beginning at 1 p.m on each day.
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The D Strings, the acoustic music group of Jamesport fame wowed them all at the Grundy County Museum in Trenton this past Sunday. The 2 p.m. performance was attended by quite a crowd with seating at a premium. Some people had to sit behind the exhibits and could not see the performers, but they could hear the wonderful music. "We never know how many people will show up when we have an event like this," said Linda Overton, Museum Board member, "this is a great turnout. We will definitely have them back again." The performance was held in honor of the traveling "New Harmonies" exhibit on folk music from the Smithsonian Institute based in Washington DC.
"I was really kind of thrilled when they had to move the Pete Seeger and The Weavers display panels to make room for us to play," said Debbie Allen who plays the Hammered Dulcimer in the group, "I grew up listening to their music and I just love them."
"I was thrilled, too" said Carol Ellis who plays the Mountain Dulcimer, "I got to play sitting right next to the display panel that had David Shnauffer on it. He is my music hero."
Linda Bohannon was happy to show off her Jim Woodward guitar that was handmade in Jamesport and also her family heirloom mandolin, "It was great to play for you all," she told the enthusiastic audience.
The D Strings debuted their newest song, CLUCK OLD HEN. "We were a little worried," said Debbie. "It’s one of those songs that could be more fun to sing than it is to listen to. We really have fun singing it!" Judging from the applause, it was fun to listen to as well.