Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer in Concert November 7, 2009

Hampshire County Arts Council is pleased to again present Johnny Staats with Robert Shafer, on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30PM at The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St.n Romney. Staats whose command of the mandolin is astounding. His influences range from the traditional bluegrass sound of Bill Monroe to the sophisticated classics of Mozart, with jazz, swing and newgrass all mixed in with ultimate taste. Shafer is a 2-time winner of the National Flatpicking Championship as well as state guitar championships in KY (3 times), TN (twice), OH (twice) and AL. The pair have been among the most frequent requests for HCAC to bring back.

This program is presented with sponsorship from FNB Romney and financial assistance from the WV Division of Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the WV Commission on the Arts.

The Hampshire County Arts Council welcomes persons with disabilities at all of its events and activities.To request accessibility services to participate, please contact 304-496-8201 or performances@hampshirearts.org in advance and we will do our best to accommodate. WV Relay Operator for information on performances: 711-496-8201

Official Website: http://www.HampshireArts.org