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Worley and Margaret Gardner
2012 Gardner Winter Music Festival
The 34th GWMF was held the weekend of
February 24th and 25th at South Middle School in Morgantown.
See many pictures from this event and all Gardner festivals!
The festival showcases traditional Appalachian acoustic music performed by musicians from West Virginia and surrounding states. In addition to providing on-stage performances, players also 'jam' with each other, teach workshops, share ideas, and socialize. The late Worley Gardner started this festival 35 years ago and his late wife Margaret Gardner continued it. The event continues as a tribute to them both. Hear examples of some of Worley's great tunes by Worley music lovers Patty Looman and Jeff Fedan.
Psycho Exploding Orangutans - four of the many great musicians at this year's event
The GWMF is organized by a group of traditional music loving volunteers, including: PattyFest, Inc.
We hope to see you soon!
If you have comments, questions, etc. please feel free to contact the GWMF plannning committee.