Join Grayson Samples for a folky evening at the iNFAMOUS Art Collective

Appalachian musician Grayson Samples will perform folky bluegrass and original tunes at iNFAMOUS Art Collective’s Second Saturday series on April 12 from 8 p.m. in an all-ages $10 event.

News Release
April 2, 2025

Join the iNFAMOUS Art Collective on Main Street in Buckhannon on Saturday, April 12, for their Second Saturday series featuring Appalachian musician Grayson Samples as he leads listeners through an evening filled with folky bluegrass and everything in between.

Grayson comes from a long line of roving musicians who have filled the mountains of Appalachia with songs and smiles for decades. With his roots firmly planted in traditional music, he blends his harmonica-driven sound, crossing many genres of music, including his original creations.

Music starts at 8 p.m. All ages welcome. Cost is $10/person. BYOB or BYOW. Fresh ground coffee on the house.

Come and vibe!

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