Uncle Henry’s Favorites old-time string band hails from Albemarle County, Virginia, home of rolling hills, Jefferson cups, farms, Wahoos and Cavaliers, mountain streams, and an active and dedicated community of old-time country fiddlers, banjoists, mandolinists, Carter-family-style singing groups, guitar pickers, Cajun accordionists, square dancers, cloggers, bass fiddlers, and countless other homegrown-music enthusiasts.

Pete and Ellen Vigour, of White Hall, Jim Childress, from Free Union, and Mark Beall from Stanardsville, formed Uncle Henry’s Favorites in 1985, and have since performed their own special version of old-time music at social occasions throughout their local area.

Jim and Pete take turns with the fiddle and guitar, Ellen plays the mandolin and calls the dances, while Mark provides the bass fiddle accompaniment. Pete also has been playing the banjo since the age of ten, and often frails the old square dance tunes when the band performs.

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About Milepost Music

Milepost Music brings the the Blue Ridge Music Center to locations along the Parkway.

Milepost Music is a FREE concert featuring local and regional artists. It’s held on Sundays, 1-3 p.m., at various outdoor locations along the Parkway. No tickets are needed. Bring your own chair.

About Humpback Rocks, Milepost 6

The Blue Ridge Parkway’s northernmost visitor center, Humpback Rocks illustrates the blend of cultural and natural features that defines the rest of the parkway. Hike to high rock outcroppings or explore 1890s farm buildings relocated during parkway construction. Start your trip at the visitor center and learn about the many aspects of mountain life that defy stereotypes.

Humpback Rocks concerts are held the third Saturday of the month, June through September, under a majestic tree on the grounds of the historic mountain farm. Bring a chair and sit a while to hear some some of the best local musicians as they regale you with music and stories about the local musical traditions.