Skyline of Richmond, Virginia

And what a day it was…

04.29.07

The fishing has been great for me this season; knock on wood, but I haven’t been skunked yet! Yesterday was no exception when I had the extreme pleasure of taking John and Stephanie Tucker from Richmond out for the day. They are the owners of Glass-Backwards

by the way, a stained glass design studio that they started themselves- check out their work and tell them Darin sent you by. They do all kinds of custom and restoration work in stained glass; we are working on having them do some custom work for us in the future.

They were without a doubt the most dedicated crew I’ve had out this season- and that is saying something! The water was down a bit, which made me leery. I had excitedly told Steph that I was sure we would have the perfect day and the bite should be awesome. As it ended up, we had a somewhat post frontal situation which puts the fish into a virtual coma.

Fortunately, John and Stephanie persevered and we did not come back without anything to talk about! In addition to 4 or 5 little smallmouths and what I am sure was a trophy Muskie that cut through the line as we were trying to land it ( we had it on top of the water, next to the boat), these two fishing fiends caught these sweet smallies:

John’s first smallie of the day- a nice 3 pounder!

John's first smallie of the day

John’s second smallie of the day- another 3 pounder!

John's second smallie of the day- another three pounder.

Steph’s 4 lb, 19 inch smallie!

Steph brushed the edge of a citation fish with this gorgeous 4lb, 19 inch smallie!

The Blackwater Loft presents Atticus Stovall

04.27.07

Atticus is a senior at Floyd County High School and has become a regular
performer at the Loft. With his soulful and restless vocals, and
aggressive guitar skills, Atticus’ acoustic style of your favorite songs
will surely satisfy! Stovall is a young musician that boasts talent beyond
his years, and guarantees to entertain his audience with a fantastic show!
This is a FREE event, and an excellent opportunity to see one of Floyd’s
up-and-coming artists perform.

Friday, April 27th
7pm-10pm
Black Water Loft is located at 117 S. Locust Street (upstairs from
noteBooks)
Downtown, Floyd.
(540) 745-LOFT

The Blackwater Loft presents Grace Note

04.20.07

Grace Note consists of Bob Grubel on keyboards and lead vocals, Tom Williams
on acoustic guitar, native flute, percusssion, and vocals and Jack Bagby on
bass and vocals. Bob provides most of the original material for the group.
Noted for his engaging, healing lyrics, Bob frequently writes about
humanity’s relationship and responsibilty to the earth.Tom adds his fine
acoustic guitar to the sound. Tom has played with various ensembles
throughout the US and in Europe. Jack has performed across the US and Europe
as well, playing with Darryl Davis Band, Deanna Bogart, and many country and
blues bands. With Grace Note you are in for a truly well mixed, innovative
musical evening! Come see for yourself!!

Friday, April 20th at 7:30pm
Black Water Loft is located at 117 S. Locust Street (upstairs from
noteBooks)
Downtown, Floyd.
(540) 745-LOFT

The Blackwater Loft presents Singer/Songwriter Rebecca Belcher

04.13.07

Rebecca is a Floyd County native currently residing in West Virginia, and
has had recent local success with her music since moving there. She has
played at several school functions, had shows in many local bars, and
performed live over the radio. Rebecca is now eager to bring her music back
to her hometown for her first show in Floyd! Rebecca’s acoustic rock style
composed of powerful vocals, aching emotions, and strong guitar complete her
as a folk-rock singer/songwriter. About her music Rebecca says, “Music is
everything to me. Music is my life. It’s how I express myself. How I vent;
how I rejoice. I don’t think I could function without it.” Come out and see
for yourself! This is a FREE show!Visit www.myspace.com/RebeccaBelcher to
hear samples of Rebecca’s music.

Friday, April 13th 7:30pm-9:30pm
Black Water Loft is located at 117 S. Locust Street (upstairs from
noteBooks)
Downtown, Floyd.
(540) 745-LOFT

Blacksnake Meadery Friday the 13th Event

04.13.07

From the Blacksnake Meadery:

Mark your calendars! Our Friday the 13th event is rapidly approaching (Friday, April 13 from 7PM until 10 PM). Our award winning traditional mead and t-shirts will be on sale for the lucky price of $13.00. Mead by the glass will also be available. Entertainment depends on your talent. Join the amateur acoustic jam on our Sippin’ Porch. Under 18 musicians welcome if accompanied by a parent.

Sippin’ Porch hours for April
Saturday, April 14 11AM until 6PM
Sunday, April 15 11AM until 4 PM