About the Bash
The annual Roy Chapman and Joe Byers Memorial Bluegrass Bash falls on the first Saturday in November. The hometown concert is hosted each year by Brevard NC natives, Carolina Blue. The bash was initially created as a fun event, to keep the memory of hometown bluegrass legends Roy Chapman and Joe Byers alive. As the festival began to grow, so did our ideas.
With a growing attendance, the bluegrass bash has now evolved to a scholarship opportunity for local high school students. Monies from ticket sales will aid this great cause. Roy and Joe were both very involved in community service- whether it meant mentoring a young musician or playing a benefit for the community. In addition to the scholarship money raised on the night of the event, we also open the kitchen up to a different cause each year; whether it be a cancer patient needing monetary help, or a school club needing funding. 100% of the money raised in the kitchen goes to the individuals in need. That's the way Roy and Joe would've wanted it. Their spirits were that of givers.
With a growing attendance, the bluegrass bash has now evolved to a scholarship opportunity for local high school students. Monies from ticket sales will aid this great cause. Roy and Joe were both very involved in community service- whether it meant mentoring a young musician or playing a benefit for the community. In addition to the scholarship money raised on the night of the event, we also open the kitchen up to a different cause each year; whether it be a cancer patient needing monetary help, or a school club needing funding. 100% of the money raised in the kitchen goes to the individuals in need. That's the way Roy and Joe would've wanted it. Their spirits were that of givers.