Bluemont Summer Concert with Furnace Mountain

The Bluemont Concert Series is proud to present Furnace Mountain on Sunday, July 5th at 7:00 PM for the second of six Sunday evening concerts held at Old Loudoun Courthouse, located at 18 East Market St. in historic, downtown Leesburg.

All are welcome at these family-oriented events and are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on and a picnic to enjoy before the show. There is a requested donation of $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, and $2 for kids twelve and under. Proceeds go to support Bluemont’s year-round Artist-In-Education program in area schools. All Leesburg concerts begin at 7:00 PM. As at all Bluemont concerts, no pets, alcohol or smoking are allowed. In bad weather, the concerts will be held indoors at the Leesburg United Methodist Church Asbury Hall, located at 107 West Market Street.

Furnace Mountain consists of Dave Van Deventer on Fiddle and Vocals, Morgan Morrison on Bouzouki and Vocals, Aimee Curl on Bass and Vocals, and Danny Knicely on Mandolin. The band has graced stages near and far, from the Yangtzee River in China to the banks of the Shenandoah River, where they host the famous Watermelon Park Fest each year. The music of Furnace Mountain is at times lively and raucous, with spirited fiddle melodies weaving in and around the powerful rhythms of the bass and bouzouki. It is at other times poignant and poetic, with sublime vocal harmonies beautifully interpreting some of the oldest songs ever written.

Bluemont relies on more than 1,200 volunteers each summer to ensure that performances go smoothly. Additionally, the organization relies on the support of local businesses and community organizations. If you would like to volunteer this summer, are a local business owner who would like to donate a door prize, or are part of a civic group interested in getting involved please contact Morgan Pearson at morgan@bluemont.org. Businesses interested in sponsoring Bluemont are encouraged to contact Lily Dunning at (540) 955-8186 or email lily@bluemont.org.

Bluemont Cultural Programs and Summer Concert Series have truly become a part of the fabric of the Loudoun community. Bluemont is currently seeking out local businesses, friends and neighbors to become Bluemont members help assure the organizations future in Loudoun County. Many friends and families have responded to our recent mailing asking for general support. This year, every contribution will help.

This summer, Bluemont will present more than 40 concerts in seven communities in northwest and central Virginia including: Ashland, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Leesburg, Middleburg, Warrenton and Winchester. For complete schedules, performer descriptions, directions and more information, please visit the Bluemont website at www.bluemont.org.