Ann Meadows

The Beaufort County Traditional Music Association (BCTMA)and Tar Landing Company, LLC will
present the “Spring 2013 Tar Landing Jam” on May 18th from 2-10pm to benefit the Bath Community
Library. This semi-annual family event featuring a variety of traditional music performances is located
at 304 Tar Landing Drive (on Creek Rd. near Bath). Some seating is provided and food will be
available on-site.
The fun begins at 2pm with a “Community Jam”. Everyone is invited to participate in this event, so
bring your instrument and songs and join in the fun!
The “Instant Jam Band Contest”, a new fun event for the Tar Landing Jam will begin at 4:30pm.
Upon paying a $5 fee, participants will be entered into a random drawing to perform in an “instant”
band composed of five musicians. Participants must register and be on-site by 4:30pm. Each “instant”
band will perform two songs on the main stage beginning at 5:15pm. The winning “instant” band will
be announced at 7pm and will perform on the main stage and receive prize money - the total of the
entry fees paid by all the participants.
The Flatland Zingers will perform at 6pm. This local old-time string band features Linda Boyer, Reid
Courson, Rob Cuthrell, Chris Furlough and Eric Holmes.
The Naughty Pines will perform at 7:15. Ann Meadows and Parham Howell present a variety of
original songs and cover tunes ranging from bluegrass standards to contemporary country and folk.
After Jack performs at 8pm. After Jack plays "man-catchin' music", with a sound that is
simultaneously innocent and irreverent. Inspired by the musical roots of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the
trio balances tight vocal harmonies on top of eclectic musical stylings on fiddle, banjo, accordion,
washboard, ukulele, guitar, mandolin, oboe and percussion. The ladies met in 2010, working together
as actors in a professional theatre company, and took their name from the lucky, quick-witted hero of
beloved mountain folk-tales. After Jack can tell a spellbinding, heart-wrenching story through song
right in the middle of a foot-stomping, hollering, good-time show.
Admission to the Tar Landing Jam is $10 (children under 12 -Free).
How to get here: From Washington, take 264 East 13 miles. Turn right on Creek Rd. at Hunter's Bridge,
then left on Tar Landing Drive. For more information about the Tar Landing Jam, visit bctma.org. - BCTMA.org

The Beaufort County Traditional Music Association (BCTMA)and Tar Landing Company, LLC will
present the “Spring 2013 Tar Landing Jam” on May 18th from 2-10pm to benefit the Bath Community
Library. This semi-annual family event featuring a variety of traditional music performances is located
at 304 Tar Landing Drive (on Creek Rd. near Bath). Some seating is provided and food will be
available on-site.
The fun begins at 2pm with a “Community Jam”. Everyone is invited to participate in this event, so
bring your instrument and songs and join in the fun!
The “Instant Jam Band Contest”, a new fun event for the Tar Landing Jam will begin at 4:30pm.
Upon paying a $5 fee, participants will be entered into a random drawing to perform in an “instant”
band composed of five musicians. Participants must register and be on-site by 4:30pm. Each “instant”
band will perform two songs on the main stage beginning at 5:15pm. The winning “instant” band will
be announced at 7pm and will perform on the main stage and receive prize money - the total of the
entry fees paid by all the participants.
The Flatland Zingers will perform at 6pm. This local old-time string band features Linda Boyer, Reid
Courson, Rob Cuthrell, Chris Furlough and Eric Holmes.
The Naughty Pines will perform at 7:15. Ann Meadows and Parham Howell present a variety of
original songs and cover tunes ranging from bluegrass standards to contemporary country and folk.
After Jack performs at 8pm. After Jack plays "man-catchin' music", with a sound that is
simultaneously innocent and irreverent. Inspired by the musical roots of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the
trio balances tight vocal harmonies on top of eclectic musical stylings on fiddle, banjo, accordion,
washboard, ukulele, guitar, mandolin, oboe and percussion. The ladies met in 2010, working together
as actors in a professional theatre company, and took their name from the lucky, quick-witted hero of
beloved mountain folk-tales. After Jack can tell a spellbinding, heart-wrenching story through song
right in the middle of a foot-stomping, hollering, good-time show.
Admission to the Tar Landing Jam is $10 (children under 12 -Free).
How to get here: From Washington, take 264 East 13 miles. Turn right on Creek Rd. at Hunter's Bridge,
then left on Tar Landing Drive. For more information about the Tar Landing Jam, visit bctma.org. - BCTMA.org

She sat alone at the end of the Farmers Market playing her guitar. She closed her eyes and sang out tunes from the Eagles, and Stevie Nicks in a voice as rich as chocolate chess pie.
Musician and singer, Ann Meadows, said she never thinks much about being one of the few women in the music industry in the Roanoke Valley. Music is a part of who she is. It’s just something she has to do. “It’s a major part of my life. If I had to relate my life to one song it would be Stevie Nicks’, After the Glitter Fades. That sums it all up as to what it’s like to be in music”, she said.
Meadows travels performing gigs as an individual singer, as a member of a duo called “The Darns”, and with several other mixes of talent.” The Darns played all over North Carolina last year”, she said, adding her music career has picked up in recent years.
Meadows who got her musical inclinations from her father and aunt, said she grew up in music. “Daddy always had music playing, and my Aunt Edna traveled with music industry trail blazer, Arthur Smith, back in the 60’s.” She said she was also influenced by a friend who taught her a few chords as a teenager. “She also introduced me to God” she said, and then gave a broad smile. “His influence is paramount. I strive to make sure He plays a role in everything. Now I’m human and I stomp my feet like anybody else but if you stop and look – there’s all that inspiration”. Her voice sounded a bit awestruck as she made the statement.
Speaking of inspiration, Meadows recently received some that’s made a strong impact on the Roanoke Valley. “I got this idea for The M.A.N. (Musicians Artist Network) about two years ago. About a year ago I talked with Tony Dickens, who is president of Central Carolina Songwriters Association and longtime friend, and explained the idea that would bring together all kinds of musicians and artist in a network/database setting. The M.A.N. would provide easy access to people who needed entertainers, songwriters, and artists. Hopefully this will give area artists more exposure and help with their careers”. Dickens thought this was a great idea and the two conspired to make it a reality.
Recently The M.A.N. opened up several venue opportunities for members including The Riverside Mills, Becker Village Mall, The Roanoke Valley Farmers Market, Dream Acres Music Festival, and Halifax Harvest Days. Meadows says she looks forward to a time when fine arts and musicians work together to put on full productions. “There are a lot of benefits to musicians and artists working together”, she said. “The more you are exposed to the arts, the richer you are”. Meadows added if there was one message she could share, it would be to “go out and share the music. If you use that tool to spread old-time family values or just love- you’ve accomplished something”.
- RV Woman Magazine

She sat alone at the end of the Farmers Market playing her guitar. She closed her eyes and sang out tunes from the Eagles, and Stevie Nicks in a voice as rich as chocolate chess pie.
Musician and singer, Ann Meadows, said she never thinks much about being one of the few women in the music industry in the Roanoke Valley. Music is a part of who she is. It’s just something she has to do. “It’s a major part of my life. If I had to relate my life to one song it would be Stevie Nicks’, After the Glitter Fades. That sums it all up as to what it’s like to be in music”, she said.
Meadows travels performing gigs as an individual singer, as a member of a duo called “The Darns”, and with several other mixes of talent.” The Darns played all over North Carolina last year”, she said, adding her music career has picked up in recent years.
Meadows who got her musical inclinations from her father and aunt, said she grew up in music. “Daddy always had music playing, and my Aunt Edna traveled with music industry trail blazer, Arthur Smith, back in the 60’s.” She said she was also influenced by a friend who taught her a few chords as a teenager. “She also introduced me to God” she said, and then gave a broad smile. “His influence is paramount. I strive to make sure He plays a role in everything. Now I’m human and I stomp my feet like anybody else but if you stop and look – there’s all that inspiration”. Her voice sounded a bit awestruck as she made the statement.
Speaking of inspiration, Meadows recently received some that’s made a strong impact on the Roanoke Valley. “I got this idea for The M.A.N. (Musicians Artist Network) about two years ago. About a year ago I talked with Tony Dickens, who is president of Central Carolina Songwriters Association and longtime friend, and explained the idea that would bring together all kinds of musicians and artist in a network/database setting. The M.A.N. would provide easy access to people who needed entertainers, songwriters, and artists. Hopefully this will give area artists more exposure and help with their careers”. Dickens thought this was a great idea and the two conspired to make it a reality.
Recently The M.A.N. opened up several venue opportunities for members including The Riverside Mills, Becker Village Mall, The Roanoke Valley Farmers Market, Dream Acres Music Festival, and Halifax Harvest Days. Meadows says she looks forward to a time when fine arts and musicians work together to put on full productions. “There are a lot of benefits to musicians and artists working together”, she said. “The more you are exposed to the arts, the richer you are”. Meadows added if there was one message she could share, it would be to “go out and share the music. If you use that tool to spread old-time family values or just love- you’ve accomplished something”.
- RV Woman Magazine