Born into a musical family, Nathan Sykes began playing guitar and banjo at the age of 12 and has dedicated himself to researching and helping preserve the region’s musical heritage.

Caleb “Duke” Erickson, originally from Rockford, Illinois, plays rhythm guitar, along with Travis-style and flat-picking lead guitar. He plays in the Five Mile Mountain Road band from Franklin County, Virginia.

About Midday Mountain Music

Midday Mountain Music is a FREE informal music presentation featuring local and regional artists. Midday Music is held noon – 4 p.m. on the covered open-air breezeway, every day the Blue Ridge Music Center visitor center is open. Join us for a few minutes or the whole afternoon. No tickets are needed.