Big Stone Gap, VA. The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its special holiday First Saturday Community Coffee House on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 7- to 9 p.m. Brandon Maggard will serve as the featured host for this month’s Coffee House.

In these hills of Southwest Virginia, the art of Appalachian Music has been passed from generation to generation, each taking a new approach different from their predecessor, and Brandon Maggard is no exception. Brandon is a third-generation Appalachian Songwriter who obtained most of his inspiration from his family, who has been a pillar of regional music for years and years. Brandon covers the musical spectrum with Appalachian-inspired originals and even a few modern covers with a natural Appalachian twist that is always sure to please.

The First Saturday Community Coffee House is an open-mic event and is open to all family-friendly performers. All interested musicians, storytellers and poets should arrive by 6:30 p.m. for sign-up and scheduling. Admission is free to this program. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

For more information, please call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-1322.

The award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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