Sept. 5-6, 2014

Loudon Rotary Club presents the
Sept. 5-6, 2014
In Historic Downtown Loudon, TN
Antiques and Arts & Crafts Festival, too.
Festival will be held under the Big Tent - Rain or Shine! at Legion Field
FRIDAY – 3 BANDS Starting at 6 p.m.
K Jesse Gregory & Faultline k
K Jimbo Whaley & Greenbriar k
K Steve Gulley & Friends k
Arts & Crafts Festival - Starts at 6 p.m.
SATURDAY – Competitions!
Bluegrass Individual Categories
Competition starts at 10 a.m.
MC
Freddy
Smith
(WDVX)
Bluegrass Bands
Competition starts at 7p.m.
Sound by
Hiwassee
Sound
MEMORIES ON MULBERRY – 9a.m. to 5p.m.
Antiques Show & Sale on the Courthouse Lawn
ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL – Starts at 9a.m.
No alcoholic beverages or drugs
24-Hour Security • Food & Drinks Available
Bring your own lawn chair
Camping available
(No campers before 12 Noon Wednesday)
ADMISSION
Friday - $15 Saturday - $10
Children under 12 - Free
Limited Electrical Hookups: $25
No Pets • Inside Parking: Cars $2 • Vans & Campers $5
Bluegrass Contestants - Contact Larry Smith, jlarrysmith@bellsouth.net
P.O. Box 136, Loudon TN 37774 • 865-789-1942
Arts & Crafts Exhibitors - Susan Williamson 865-988-0967
Rules & Registration Form
www.wdvx.com • www.visitloudoncounty.com • www.wlntfm.com
Visitor & Ticket Info - Loudon County Visitors Bureau 865-986-6822
Saturday
Competition
In Order - Starting at 10 a.m.
Juvenile Musician (12 & Under)
$100 - $75 - $50
Guitar
$100 - $75 - $50
Miscellaneous
$100 - $75 - $50
Clogging
$100 - $75 - $50
Sr. Fiddle (55 & over)
$100 - $75 - $50
Banjo
$100 - $75 - $50
Buck Dancing
$100 - $75 - $50
Jr. Fiddle (under 55)
$100 - $75 - $50
Mandolin
$100 - $75 - $50
Smoky Fiddle Champ
$200
Bluegrass Bands
Competition
Starting at 7 p.m.
Bluegrass Bands
$1200 - $800 - $500
Jammers welcome!
Friday Night Entertainment - Starting at 6 p.m.
Jesse Gregory
& Faultline
Jimbo Whaley
& Greenbriar
Steve Gulley
& Friends
Jesse Gregory and Faultline are a new,
but noteworthy band that is definitely
worth the listen. They bring new sounds
to bluegrass as well as keeping the
tradition alive!
“Jesse sings with power and authority,
and stands out from most of her
contemporaries both for the quality and
tone of her voice.” – John Lawless
Jesse Gregory - Vocals, Guitar
Ryan Blevins - Mandolin
Jesse Allison - Bass
Rusty Breedlove - Banjo
Meade Richter - Fiddle
The band has recorded five bluegrass
projects in the past six years, and are
best known for their “Back of the Book”
cd. While the band can play traditional
tunes, they are most known for their
original songs. Whether you are brand
new to bluegrass or a traditional fan, this
band will be sure to please.
Jimbo Whaley - Vocals
Kipper Stitt - Banjo
Scott Carris - Bass
Matt Leadbetter - Dobro
Roger Helton - Fiddle, Guitar
Steve Gulley is considered a stalwart
of the very top echelon of lead and
tenor singers in the bluegrass business
as well as being a gifted songwriter and
guitarist. As a songwriter, he has been
fortunate enough to have his songs
recorded by many top groups. Steve has
earned multiple Male Vocalist of the Year
nominations at SPBGMA.
Steve Gulley - Vocals, Guitar
Phil Leadbetter - Dobro
Bryan Turner - Bass/Vocals
Stuart Wyrick - Banjo
Scott Powers - Mandolin
Brandon Godman - Fiddle
WDVX proud partner & supporter of
“East Tennessee’s Own” 32nd Annual
Smoky Mountain Fiddler’s Convention
Flyer designed by K. Kimmey Design
P.O. Box 136
Loudon, TN 37774
Smoky Mountain
Fiddler’s Convention
Presorted
Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 210
Sweetwater, TN
Loudon
Rotary Club
presents the
Annual
Antiques and Arts & Crafts Festival, too.
Festival held under the Big Tent - Rain or Shine! Legion Field, in Historic Downtown Loudon Tennessee
REGISTRATION FORM
Date:_________________________________________
Band/Performer Name_______________________________________________________________________
Contact Name______________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________ State _________________Zip___________________
Telephone__________________________________ E-mail ________________________________________
Please check category you want to enter
_____________ Bluegrass Band
_____________ Juvenile Musician (12 & under)
_____________ Guitar
_____________ Miscellaneous
_____________ Clogging
_____________ _____________ Banjo
_____________ Buck Dance
_____________ Junior Fiddler (under 55)
_____________ Mandolin
_____________ Senior Fiddler (55 & over)
Smoky Fiddler Champion
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Bluegrass Contestants
Arts & Crafts Exhibitors
Visitor & Ticket Info
Larry Smith, jlarrysmith@bellsouth.net
P.O. Box 136, Loudon TN 37774 • 865-789-1942
Susan Williamson, 865-988-0967
Loudon County Visitors Bureau, 865-986-6822
Loudon
Rotary Club
Rules & Regulations
1. Fiddlers will play 2 tunes: a waltz and a breakdown.
2. Bands must have 3, but no more than 6 members. No one can play in more than 1 band.
3. Bands will play 2 tunes: 1 vocal and 1 instrumental; or 2 vocals, minimum. Bands may be
required to play up to 5 songs depending on number of bands entered.
4. Mandolin, banjo and guitar will play 2 tunes of choice.
5. All entrants are allowed 2 back-up musicians.
6. No tune can exceed 2 1/2 minutes.
7. No taps allowed in Buck Dancing competition.
8. These tunes are not allowed in playoffs or any other competition: Banjo: “Foggy Mountain
Breakdown,” Fiddle: “Black Mountain Ray,” “Orange Blossom Special” and “Mockingbird.”
9. No electrical instruments (except electric bass) or drums are allowed.
10. Registration will absolutely close in each category when the first contestant in that category
performs.
11. Contestants in the juvenile musician category will play 2 tunes of choice. Contestant must be 12
years of age or under.
12. No tune or song may be played more than once during all appearances of a contestant band.
13. Approximately 15 minutes prior to each event, contestants will draw for order of appearance for
the upcoming round. Contestants must be ready to play when called upon. Failure to do so may
result in loss of points.
14. All recording rights and photos are reserved and shall become the property of the Smoky
Mountain Fiddler’s Convention.
15. All decisions of the Judges and Committee will be final.
16. There will be no charge for registration for competition. Musicians must pay admission at the
gate and there will not be a refund.
17. Winners of Junior Fiddler (under 55), and Senior Fiddler (55 and older) will compete for the
Smoky Mountain Fiddler Champion. They will play 3 tunes: a waltz, a breakdown, and a tune of
their choice. The Champion Fiddler will receive a cash prize of $200.
18. Festival Officials may make changes due to the number of contestants at their discretion.
Contact: Larry Smith, P.O. Box 136, Loudon TN 37774 • jlarrysmith@bellsouth.net • 865-789-1942