Concert on the Square Blairsville

Folks in Union County always welcome a performance by two native sons, Buck Buchannon and Nelson Thomas. The Union County Historical Society is pleased to present a concert by Buck and Nelson at The Old Courthouse on the Square in Blairsville on Friday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Buck and Nelson are boyhood friends who grew up in Blairsville and started playing music when they were youngsters.

They have performed in venues throughout north Georgia and the neighboring states. One thing for sure is they are always asked to return wherever they play.

Both play a variety of instruments such as guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo. They might also appear with a washtub bass fiddle or some other musical invention.

Attending one of their concerts is a multi-dimentional experience. One is treated not only to some great music, but also to mountain musical history. An example is the demonstration of “Fiddlesticks,” the art of one person beating rhythm on the fiddle strings while another plays the melody with the bow. Nelson’s humor is guaranteed to keep you laughing on the way home with enough jokes to last for a week, and Buck plays an excellent straight man to Nelson’s antics. One can also be assured of hearing a good cowboy poem or other essential elements of cultural enlightenment at their concerts.

The Summer Concert Series is presented by The Union County Historical Society as a service to the public and to keep alive the tradition of music in The Old Courthouse. There is no admission charge to the concerts. The musicians donate their time and talents. Voluntary contributions to the restoration fund are always welcomed and appreciated.