Nothin’ Fancy Marks 30 Years

During the annual Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival Saturday, a celebration of the band’s 30th anniversary was held at Glen Maury Park. AT TOP LEFT, former and current band members gather on stage to receive a framed resolution of appreciation from the Virginia General Assembly. AT TOP, Chris Saxman accepts the resolution from Brian Pace. ABOVE, former member Mitchell Davis gives a “I love you” hug to fellow band founder Mike Andes. AT IMMEDIATE LEFT, James Cox gets some love from the audience. AT FAR LEFT, the Larry Stephenson Band performs after the ceremony. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)