“The Story Lady” Gwenda Ledbetter joins Vermont-based musician Scott Ainslie for a night of story, conversation and the blues. The award-winning storyteller got her start sharing tales in the 1960s at Pack Memorial Library and on WLOS’ morning show. Ainslie, who began playing music at just 3 years of age, bridges generations with his blues and bluegrass. “Scott has a perfect blues voice. His singing the slave song ‘Another Man Done Gone’ helped me heal from grieving my husband, John,” says Ledbetter. The two became friends following Ainslie’s appearance at The N.C. Storytelling Festival in 2011. Their performance at Habitat Brewing and Commons on Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. will be their first together. $18/$20. avl.mx/3xw. Photo of Ledbetter courtesy of the storyteller
Smart bets: Gwenda Ledbetter and Scott Ainslie
Before you comment
The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.