Max Woody at Old Fort Mountain Music

Partial Transcript: •The Old Fort Mountain music program started by accident in Max Woody’s chair shop about twenty-eight years ago.

•The program was a social gathering for people to have a good time and fellowship, especially for elderly individuals, on Friday nights.

•Over the years, the program had over fifty musicians who passed away, and their photos are displayed on the wall.

•Due to undesirable leadership, the program closed down temporarily before being revived during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Barbara Willis took over the leadership of the program and has run it successfully for a number of years.

•People are drawn to the music program because it offers a good, clean, and decent alternative to watching television.

Segment Synopsis: The Old Fort Mountain Music Program

Keywords: Old Fort; chair shop; Max Woody

Subjects: Max Woody, a chairmaker and fiddler, started a music program in his chair shop twenty-eight years ago. Barbara Willis ran the program for twenty-five years.

Partial Transcript: •Old Fort Mountain Music provides a social gathering place for friends to visit and enjoy music, dancing, and having a good time.

•The community values the unique and wholesome atmosphere of Old Fort Mountain Music, considering it hard to find in the present day.

•The establishment includes a dance floor and encourages people to come dressed appropriately and behave in an orderly manner.

•Some patrons feel a sense of spiritual fulfillment similar to attending church when they visit Old Fort Mountain Music.

•The potential loss of Old Fort Mountain Music raises concerns about the community’s cultural identity and social options.

•He expresses a hope that the community will recognize the significance of Old Fort Mountain Music and prevent its closure.

•In the past, Old Fort experienced economic devastation when a major finishing plant shut down abruptly.

•He suggested leveraging Old Fort’s rich history, its location for tourism, and its wonderful museum to bring economic growth.

•The Old Fort Heritage Foundation was established to support the revitalization efforts, including the promotion of local music.

•A PBS television program filmed the music and events at a yearly program at Old Fort called The Village of Yesteryear, gaining national attention and attracting more visitors.

•Despite initial closures, the town has continued to grow, with assurance from the mayor that Old Fort Mountain Music will remain open.

•The lack of transportation options for many residents adds importance to the existence of Old Fort Mountain Music as a social outlet.

•An alternative music venue named "Woody’s Original Mountain Music" has opened, further highlighting the community's love for music and entertainment.

Segment Synopsis: The Importance of Old Fort Mountain Music to the Community

Keywords: Old Fort Heritage Foundation; Old Fort Mountain Music; Woody’s Original Mountain Music; PBS television

Subjects: The establishment has contributed to the town’s growth and development, and its closure would be a significant loss for the community.

Partial Transcript: •He discusses the importance of preserving cultural traditions, including music and food.

•He highlights that these traditions are part of our early childhood and the foundation of our nation.

•The music is seen as a way of life and is celebrated by those who perform and enjoy it.

•Losing connections to this music and way of life can have negative consequences for children.

•He expresses personal pleasure and a sense of duty to support and preserve the cultural event.

•The involvement of unpaid individuals, such as those in the concession stand, is acknowledged and appreciated.

•He believes that if enough people speak out, the community will continue to preserve its traditions.

Segment Synopsis: Importance of Preserving Cultural Traditions and Music

Keywords: CBS early morning show

Subjects: He emphasizes the need for people to support and keep cultural traditions alive, such as playing old-time music at community gatherings. He hopes that enough people will speak out to ensure the continuation of these customs.