Arts & Entertainment

April Verch Band Comes to Frying Pan Park's Bluegrass Barn Series

Internationally renowned fiddler to perform at Frying Pan Farm Park.

The April Verch Band will takeover the barn at Frying Pan Farm Park this Sunday at 7 p.m.

The band is known for music that makes people get up and dance. The band's style has been described as Canada's Ottawa Valley meets old-time Appalachia. 

Tickets for this Bluegrass Barn Series concert are $15 at the door or $12 in advance. 

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Verch is internationally renowned for her fiddling, singing, songwriting as well as her step-dancing. Her shows are full of energy, charm and vibrant displays of music and dance. 

The band's sets come from a variety of places including Canada and Appalachia. Verch was the first woman in history to win both the Grand Masters and Canadian Open, Canada's most prestigious fiddle champtionships. 

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In 2010 Verch performed for the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.  

The bi-weekly Bluegrass Barn Series is held at Frying Pan Farm Park's visitor center, 2709 West Ox Rd., Herndon. Doors for all shows open at 6 p.m., and tickets are available for pickup at the door the night of the show.

To learn more or purchase tickets online, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fryingpanpark or call 703-222-4664. 


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