Dave Eggar
Big Stone Gap, VA.The “Gathering in the Gap” Music Festival at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park offers a one-of-a-kind evening of performances by the much-celebrated country music duo, the Bellamy Brothers.Also featured on the main stage, well known cellist, pianist and composer Dave Eggar, joined by his band Bristol Lightning.“Gathering in the Gap” is a celebration of the rich tradition of old-time, Americana and bluegrass music found in Southwest Virginia. This year’s festival is held Saturday, May 24 on the park’s grounds. Tickets, which are only required for the main stage portion of the festival, can be purchased online beginning atwww.gatheringinthegap.org, by calling the park at 276-523-1322, or be stopping by the park during regular operating hours.
Bellamy Brothers
Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating over 40 years of success. Spending time early in their career in the musical circles of artists like Bob Dylan, James Taylor and VanMorrison, their creativity flourished. The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70s, took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich and previously—The Judds. The Bellamy Brothers’ energy and talent, coupled with their ability to cross into multiple genres has earned them more than a dozen number one hits in the United States alone.
Dave Eggar
Grammy nominee Dave Eggar is regarded as one of the finest cellists in the world. That cello you hear in the intro to Coldplay’s first #1 single “Viva La Vida” is performed by Eggar. On the Billboard Top 200 # 1 album, the debut solo artist by Zayn Malik,Mind of Mine, Eggar played and arranged the music. A musical prodigy as a child, hebegan playing the cello and piano at age 3, performed on Broadway and with the Metropolitan Opera at age 7en, and debuted at Carnegie Hall at age 15.Eggar has performed worldwide as a solo cellist and pianist. A virtuoso of many styles, he has performed and recorded with various artists including Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bon Jovi, Evanescence, The Who, Pearl Jam, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Fall Out Boy, Kathleen Battle, Ray Lamontagne, Frank Ocean, Corinne Bailey Rae and many more. His list of awards and accomplishments includes accolades from Time Magazine, ASCAP, The National Endowment for the Arts, Sony Records Elevated Standards Award in classical music, the Geraldine Dodge & Leonard Bernstein Foundations, and at 15, he was the youngest winner in the history of the Artists International Competition. Along with his Chambergrass band, Bristol Lightning, He is sure to deliver an energetic and captivating performance.
In addition to the featured Main Stage performances, “Gathering in the Gap” includes a songwriting competition, musical competitions, music jams, a children’s area, the “Gathering Place” Beer and Wine Garden, the “Stitch in Time” Quilt Show and more. Antique, food and craft vendors will also be on site. For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit the festival website atwww.gatheringinthegap.org, “like” the festival page on Facebook, or call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-1322.
The park will comply with the Covid 19 regulations in place at the time the program is offered.
The award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
