The Sounds of Victory in Floyd
We just got back from our first day on the Countdown to Progress tour -- and what a way to start the weekend.
Tonight, we were in Floyd, Virginia, at the Friday Night Floyd Country Store Jamboree. The place was packed with 200+ people, all here to see some really talented bluegrass groups and jug bands at the local country story in Floyd. Bluegrass music is such a big part of Southwest Virginia's history, and tonight, the crowds were joined by Governor Warner and Governor Kaine, along with Delegate Candidate Eric Ferguson and State Senator Roscoe Reynolds. House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong, House Caucus Chairman Brian Moran, and State Senator Creigh Deeds were also there.
The energy in the room was electric. Everyone was tapping their feet and dancing along -- including Governor Warner! Those in attendance were treated to an impromptu musical performance by Governor Kaine and Governor Warner. Governor Kaine brought down the house with his harmonica as Governor Warner "played" the banjo.
We all had a great time as we fired up the crowd with not only great bluegrass music, but with the excitement of sending some great folks to Richmond. Eric Ferguson is one of many fine Democrats that has a good chance of helping us make gains in the House of Delegates, while Roscoe Reynolds is a constant leader that we need to make sure gets sent back to Richmond.
Here are some of the pictures. Don't forget: if you were with us tonight at the Jamboree, add your pictures to our Flickr group so we can share them on the blog.