Phil Johnson presents**Up in the Mountains its Lonesome all the Time**


"Up in the mountains its lonesome all the time
there's a sof' wind slewin' thru' the sweet potato vine"

With these words of American poet Stephen Vincent Benet, listeners are drawn into the tale of one young person's determination to achieve his potential and realize his dream of winning "the first prize contest in the Georgia fiddler's show" only to discover in the end that being truly humble in both victory and defeat is the best reward.



Come gather all around me and a story I will tell

"Up in the Mountains Its Lonesome All the Time" is a theatrical retelling of Stephen Vincent Benet's classic poem "The Mountain Whipporwill". Performing on Appalchian fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, jaw-harp and vocals, Phil Johnson weaves the magic of mountain music and dance, storytelling, theater, poetry and literature into a compelling and satisfying, interactive experience for young audiences.


Calling **Ole' Blue**

Up in the Mountains ........ is educational:


"...the program co-relates with our North Carolina Standard Course of Study."

Sara S. Miller, Principal, Northbrook Elem.





Who do you think will win the big fiddle contest?

Up in the Mountains ........ is interactive:

"...An excellent presentation, students loved being involved. He kept the children and the adults on the edge of their seats."
Rick Howell, Principal, Mill Springs Accelerated School



"Up in the Mountains" is unique:

"... A very fresh approach, the children were motivated to participate."
Frances Wray, Media Specialist, Tryon Elementary

Swing your partner up and down the middle

"Up in the Mountains" is compelling:

"...Students were spellbound with his enthusiastic performance."
Hilda Mull, teacher, Rutherfordton Elementary


AWK...AWK...AWK.....

"Up in the Mountains" is satisfying:

"...We have had many positive comments. Thank you for being such an important part of our school year." Robert R. Nelson, Superintendent, Hoke County Schools

"Up in the Mountains" is fun:

"...I really enjoyed it. I liked when he made the train sounds." Rachel Byers, 2nd grade student, Rutherford Elementary



"Up in the Mountains" is available for you
all year

Contact information and details
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"....a great performance, incorporating literature with storytelling and music.
He was great!"

Lisa Rose - Cultural Arts Currituck Co. NC Schools


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