Blackstone Ridge is located nine miles west of Gilmer on F.M. 49
(Between Little Mound and Hopewell)
903-725-7314
www.blackstoneridge.com
This outdoor event is held weather permitting.
Bring your lawn chairs.
Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Businesses making this an admission free event are:
Blackstone Ridge Small Engine Center
&
Moments in Time
Triple C Services
Wesco Partners
Holmes Concrete and Pipe
The Gilmer Mirror
Blackstone Ridge
Country Gathering
April 16, 2011
Starting at 10 A.M.
Day Activities
Bandstand Activities
PJ/FM Puppets for Jesus
Quilt Auctions
Cowboy Skits & Comedy
Confederate Living History Area
( An encampment of Confederate soldiers)
Western Upshur County
Family History Gathering
10 A.M.- 1 P.M.
(See Below)
Bluegrass Concert
(Starting at 6:30 P.M.)
Nickelville Road
FREE ADMISSION ~ DUE TO THIS BEING A FAMILY FUNCTION ~ NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED
Bluegrass Concert
starting at 6:30 P.M.
(See below)
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Chisholm Road
When the round up is over, cattle delivered to the rail head, and the cowboys sober up, get out of jail and start back to the ranches, the rancher that hired them for the season is ready for his bounty. Cowboys are paid and released till next season. The out of work cowboy sometimes has to ride the "Chuck Line'. In other words, he drifts from camp to camp, ranch to ranch looking for work. Working cowboys never turn down a hungry cowboy...thus, riding the "Chuck Line" was not just a phrase but a reality. Cowboy was a transit type occupation and seasonal.
Blackstone Ridge gathers these "Chuck Line" riders up every year, not just to feed them but give them honorable employ under the title of Blackstone Ridge Runners. Head Segundo of this motley crew is O.T. Storm (Buzz Gage, long time Pritchett boy) and made up of cowboys from all over Texas. Many of these boys have had work in Arizona, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico and more, and many drift back that direction again. Blackstone Ridge Runners forever change with the season and temperament...of Bosses and cowboys. Expect to see gun fights, showdowns and general rowdiness from this misfit group of pistol packing bunch. Don't forget your camera...these cow punchers are not camera shy..don't hesitate to talk to any of them or ask for photos with them...this is their bonus and they all want to take up space on your memories of Blackstone Ridge 2011.
Blackstone Ridge Runners
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NEW to the gathering this year, is the Western Upshur County Family History event. It will be held from 9:30 A.M.- 1 P.M.. Be sure to bring your folding table and all information that you have to share with other researchers.
Moments in Time Research Room. will be open unti 2 P.M., where you are invited to look through the western Upshur County family history books.These books contain the work of many researchers and have been compiled by Carla (Blackstone) Kizziah. They include pictures and documents that others have shared.
Robert (AH HA LA DA) Blevins will be the guest speaker for this event. He will speak at 11 A.M.. He is a direct descendant of Chief Richard Fields, the War Chief of the East Texas Cherokees. All family historians, tracing their Native American roots, should make plans to attend.
During the afternoon, Robert will have story telling for children of all ages. These stories will be based on the Cherokee animal legends. If time permits,
Robert plans to demostrate the old way of flint knapping.
Robert has traveled across Texas, promoting interest in Cherokee history and culture, as not only a Cherokee Story Teller, but as a Cherokee demonstrating artisan.
Robert will have items for sale, including his handcrafted Native American weapondry, dream catchers, walking sticks, talking feathers, and buckskin bags.
Day time bandstand activities will include the pre-concert show, starting at 4 P.M.
Steadfast Trio
Gainesville, Texas
Steadfast is a Southern Gospel Trio, consisting of Larry and Joann (Steelman) Wright and Cindy Carter, an accomplished flautist.
Joann is a direct descendant of one of the first settlers of the area, Thomas Cranfill.
She is the daughter of the late Wilmer and Peggy Steelman and lived next door to Blackstone Ridge until her mid-teens. Steadfast Trio is looking forward to sharing their music with family, old friends and new.
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Aaron appeals to both the young and the young at heart, with his original composition.
Among his ancestors was one of the first settlers of this area, Benjamin Gage. His other ancestors, among the first settlers were James Hugo Blackstone, Jefferson Stringer, Stephen Carroll, Ben Fuller, Robert Dacus, and John Carroll Harris.
Aaron and Tori are grandchildren of Thomas and Carla Blackstone Kizziah
Tori has always been a crowd pleaser at the Blackstone Ridge Country Gathering.
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Aaron Gage
Singer-Songwriter
Tori Singleton
Country
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Nickelville Road provides an exciting mix of original material, bluegrass standards and gospel music.
www.nickelvilleroad.com
Chisholm Road is a newly established bluegrass band in the North Texas area. With tight harmonies and great picking, Chisholm Road is sure to become one of the best bands in the area.
www.chisholmroad.com
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Cline Country Duo
5:30- 6:30 P.M.
Country music is not a stranger to the Cline Country Duo, David and Bryan Cline. From their traditional, smooth vocals accompanied by a powerful performance, this is surely to be a finger snapping, hand clapping, toe tapping good time.
David has won many awards as a singer/songwriter, and has performed all over this country, along with New Zealand, Germany,Denmark, the Netherlands and Holland.
Bryan is an award winning recording artist that has been sponsored by Coca-Cola for many years. He has traveled all over Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oklahoma being the face of Coca Cola and Country Music.
www.davidcline.com
Bryan's Facebook : LovinLifewithBryancline
