The Old mountain sound from Scott County, Virginia, describes the sound of The Home Folks. The Home Folks are Beachard Smith, singer and fiddler; Paul Davis, lead guitarist; Will Keys, Banjoist; and Tom Bledsoe, vocalist and rhythm guitarist. Together, they produce a relaxed, free willing music that reflects the many different influences they have absorbed over the years.
If tolling bell I ask the cause.
'A soul has gone to God,'
I'm answered in a lonesome tone;
Is heaven then so sad?
That bells should joyful ring to tell
A soul had gone to heaven,
Would seem to me the proper way
A good news should be given.
Emily Dickinson
In memory of Beachard Slemp Smith you are in my heart and I love you.
Love,
your granddaughter Kasey.
