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Terry Richardson Tribute Concert slated

The Terry Richardson Concert and Fundraiser, to benefit the Pocahontas County Opera House, is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

MARLINTON — The Pocahontas County Opera House  presents the Terry Richardson Tribute Concert and Fundraiser on Sunday.

Regional musicians will gather at the Pocahontas County Opera House at 5:30 p.m. Sunday to celebrate the life and musical legacy of Marlinton native Terry Richardson in a special concert and fundraiser.

Richardson, the fourth-generation owner of Marlinton’s iconic C.J. Richardson Hardware, which his family operated for more than a century, passed away in May of this year.

A talented guitarist, Richardson also played in a number of bands from a young age. In recent years, he was a fixture on stage with traditional Appalachian music groups Juanita Fireball & The Continental Drifters and The Elk River Ramblers. The latter played on the Opera House stage just a few months before his passing, as part of the concert hall’s annual Opry Night.

The evening begins with a potluck social and open jam session. Everyone is invited to bring an instrument and join in the music.

At 7:30 p.m., the musical tribute continues with an all-star lineup of Pocahontas County traditional musicians who once played with Richardson, including Juanita Fireball & The Continental Drifters, The Elk River Ramblers, Dwight Diller, Stony Bottom Crossing, Kelsey Beverage & Friends, Clair Mosesso and more.

There’s no admission fee to the tribute concert, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Pocahontas County Opera House, where Richardson frequently enjoyed playing.

The Opera House is Pocahontas County’s premier performing arts center and is part of the West Virginia Historic Theatre Trail.

The Pocahontas County Opera House is located on 818 Third Ave. in Marlinton. Call 304-799-6645 for more information.

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