What a beautiful day this was.? The temperature was around 80 degrees at the end of October in the mountains.? The weather did nothing to curb the ongoing drought situation we are facing, but it was awesome weather for an outdoor concert.? CLICK HERE for a few photos from the day.
Each year the Primitive Quartet hosts concerts for a couple of weekends for tourists and fans to take in the beautiful surroundings of the mountains, valleys and many colors.? If you ever get the opportunity to visit the Primitive Quartet in Hominy Valley, do it!? Even if you’re not a fan of Bluegrass music, the ambiance of the grounds are enough to make even the worst musicians seem more than tolerable.? What a beautiful place!
I was so excited to go to this concert.? One of my all-time favorite groups, The Good Shepherd Quartet, were coming out of retirement to sing at Hominy Valley.? My Dad and I got there just before the concerts started and am I glad I did.? I had never really heard of the group that kicked? the day off.? Paul Williams and The Victory Trio began the day and were just good.? Sometimes a little too bluegrassy or twangy for my tastes, but the spirit that swept the place while they were singing made the group sound great.? I would rather hear a mediocre group with a little ‘Umphhh’ from the Spirit than the tightest, dead vocals anyday.? Don’t get me wrong, I think any group should strive to be as vocally tight and in tune as possible, but some groups can pull off a not-so-perfect performance and still be enjoyable.? Paul Williams’ group is one of those groups.
The Good Shepherd were next and what a disappointment their set? was to me.? The former bass player and bass vocalist, Michael Mooney, had joined another group and couldn’t make the trip.? Instead, James Hartsock (the former lead singer) sang the bass part and a new guy sang the lead.? I was so disappointed that I didn’t even catch his name.? Looking back, I should’ve listened to the group better, but it just wasn’t the same for me.? I have no desire to hear the group with a new member.? Maybe I shouldn’t feel that way, but I can’t help it.? After a group has been singing together for 20+ years, it’s really never the same with someone different in the group.
The Primitive Quartet finished the day and were awesome as usual.? Jeff Tolbert is one of the best additions the Primitive Quartet could have made.? He really raises their vocals to another level, not to mention all of the additional instruments he brings to the group.? I hope he sticks around for a long time to come.?
The Primitive are really popular in my area so they always draw a large crowd.? Their place in Hominy Valley is a perfect for the groups’ down home charm and style.? I’d go back in a heartbeat to Hominy Valley.?
The best part of the trip was getting some alone time with my Dad.? Since I’ve gotten married and started businesses, we rarely get any quality time together.? We? shared a couple of hours of driving time, not counting the time at the concert.? That was honestly the best part of the trip for me.
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