Pennyroyal Opera House Hosts David Mayfield Parade
The Pennyroyal Opera House, Fairview, will welcome the Bluegrass Band, David Mayfield Parade, on October 31.
Nothin’ Fancy is a bluegrass band based in Buena Vista, Virginia, and was formed in September 1994. Its “parent band”, East Coast Bluegrass Band, was formed the Summer 1985 to compete in the East Coast Bluegrass Championship in Crimora, Virginia.
Members of the band are Mike Andes, Chris Sexton, James Cox, Jacob Flick and Curt Gausman.
David Mayfield grew up playing bass and touring with his family’s bluegrass band. As a teenager he established himself as a hot picker collecting national awards for his dexterity on guitar and mandolin. His knack for colorful performances was evident as a backing player in his sister Jessica Lea Mayfield’s band including their appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” He oozed personality on stage – a trait that makes him a natural frontman. He took his skills and personality when he joined the bluegrass outfit, Cadillac Sky, playing sold out shows with British folk revivalists Mumford and Sons.
Around that time Mayfield began writing songs after hearing artists like Randy Newman and Simon & Garfunkel. Encouraged by his sister Jessica & friend, Seth Avett, to record his original material, Mayfield did just that to much acclaim.
Since that time, he has toured almost non-stop. Conscious of not just being a musician, but an entertainer – something his father instilled in him in the family band—he certainly makes an impression live. But it’s the strength of his songwriting and musicianship, combined with that charm and personality that keep audiences consistently lining up to join the parade.
The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. with the show opening at 7 p.m., featuring the warmup band, Just Plain Grass.
Tickets are $20 (cash) with children 12 and under free.
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