Short Hill Mountain Boys visit The Bluffs at Cedar Creek, August 24

The incredibly talented Short Hill Mountain Boys will drop into The Bluffs at Cedar Creek to complete the Crick Pickin summer music season on Saturday, August 24.

Short Hill Mountain Boys were founded just over ten years ago. The band is from Lovettesville, Virginia, and play their own compelling blend of Bluegrass, Old Time, Cajun, Classic Country and Folk Music with a rare passion. Their flawless harmony vocals, soulful fiddling, and exquisite guitar picking are tight and practiced like the suit and cowboy hat bluegrass acts, but imbued with the authenticity, spontaneity and infectious good time of old time mountain music, in which they are well-steeped.

The Mountain Boys' quiet ballads and big show-stoppers take us all back to an innocent era when living was less complex. Their lyrics capture vivid rural landscapes and reflect a strong relationship to the natural environment.

The Mountain Boys’ love of the music and skilled musicianship connects with listeners of all ages, making converts of new audiences. The music continues to remind us of the everlasting value of genuine storytelling.

We are all feeling like torrents of grief have fallen upon us in recent months as we process world and national news. Short Hill Mountain Boys music will be a welcome evening of entertainment.

Opening up will be the powerful Winchester native Chris Huntt Jr., who is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter performing western country, Americana, and bluegrass! Armed with a blend of deep melodies and heartfelt lyrics, and a baritone voice that captivates the listener and puts them inside each song. Chris croons soulfully. Wearing his trademark trucker hat, he wants to really make sure he takes good care of the crowd.

Franklin’s Smoking Barnyard and Wells Hotbox will be supplying great eats.

Gates open at 5 pm, music starts at 5:30 pm, same rundown as years past. Bring the entire family, a cooler and lawn chairs, $10 a person, kids 14 and under are free, and the show goes on, rain or shine.

Located on 2011 Star Tannery Road (State Route 604), off Wardensville Pike (State Route 48/55), Crick Pickin is 13 miles northwest of Strasburg, 16 miles southwest of Stephens City, and 12 miles due east of Wardensville. Cedar Creek Valley is in the northwestern part of Virginia, between Little North Mountain on the southeast and Great North and Paddy Mountains on the northwest.