West Virginia Americana Music with Uncle Eddie and Robin at the Blue Moon Coffeehouse, Rockland, May 17

On Saturday, May 17th, at 7:30 p.m. the Blue Moon Coffeehouse in Rockland features authentic Americana music from West Virginia with “Uncle Eddie and Robin.”  Banjo player Eddie Mahonen has been an icon in the Appalachian music scene for over 40 years, and Robin Mahonen, the daughter of reknowned jazz trombonist, Jimmy Knepper, is a talented musician and singer.  Their style incorporates bluegrass and folk, shaped into a unique and original blend which Mahonen terms, “plunk rock”.  Check out this video of Eddie jamming on the banjo with bluegrass legend Sam Bush at the Recipe Family Cookout: http://youtu.be/aRSetrBkOz0.  Between sets by the band, there will also be an open mic.   Tickets are $7 at the door; children 12 and under are free.  The address is 45 Webster Street, Rockland, MA.   For more information visit www.thebluemooncoffeehouse.com.