Oh mama!
Eleanor Underhill of Asheville’s Barrel House Mamas during a concert Friday night at the Winter Sun in Floyd.
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The people speak: January 24, 2012
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Mixing politics and bluegrass
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Though the heat wave made it a bit steamy in the Music Hall we all had a good time listening to these gals. By the way, Eleanor is the daughter of Roy Underhill….from PBS’ The Wood Wright Shop. I’ve always been a big fan of Roy’s so I was pleased to find this out. She told me that Roy is just about ready to release his new book (which I can’t remember the name) and that she illustrated it….over 300 line drawings. She also commented to me that she wished she had had the time to speak with the Country Store about carrying his books….