Ross Key Country

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07-24-10 CAPTAIN TIM'S GALLEY

CAPTAIN TIM'S GALLEY, Buena Vista VA

Ross Key Country performs a solo act outside under the pergola at Captain Tim's Galley on E. 29th St. in Buena Vista, VA.  If you're ever driving through, be sure to check out the great food in the restaurant. Wonder staff!

Ross Key Country performs a solo act outside under the pergola at Captain Tim's Galley on E. 29th St. in Buena Vista, VA.  If you're ever driving through, be sure to check out the great food in the restaurant. Wonder staff!

Fellow musician, singer/songwriter and friend, Gary Hatter, stopped by and performed a few songs on Ross' telecaster. He stepped outside his comfort zone and did a great job on some country tunes.

Fellow musician, singer/songwriter and friend, Gary Hatter, stopped by and performed a few songs on Ross' telecaster. He stepped outside his comfort zone and did a great job on some country tunes.

Andy Wolfe, another fellow musician, singer/songwriter and friend, dropped in to support Ross and provided some original tunes to the evening's entertainment.

Andy Wolfe, another fellow musician, singer/songwriter and friend, dropped in to support Ross and provided some original tunes to the evening's entertainment.

Ross poses with Captain Tim's manager, Cassie. Great photo! Hope to get back there soon!

Ross poses with Captain Tim's manager, Cassie. Great photo! Hope to get back there soon!

Gary wants his chance for a photo with his friend, Ross! Great smile!!!

Gary wants his chance for a photo with his friend, Ross! Great smile!!!

Ross thanks everyone who stopped by and a special thanks to Cindy, Cassie and the rest of the staff at Captain Tim's Galley! Fantastic food and service!

Ross thanks everyone who stopped by and a special thanks to Cindy, Cassie and the rest of the staff at Captain Tim's Galley! Fantastic food and service!

07-23-10 BOONDOX

BOONDOX, Evington VA

The Ross Key Country band members include, from L to R: Smokey on bass, Janie on keys, Greg on drums, and Ross on his Telecaster. All are master musicians and entertainers. Ross knows he's lucky to have the professional level of musicians behind him.

The Ross Key Country band members include, from L to R: Smokey on bass, Janie on keys, Greg on drums, and Ross on his Telecaster. All are master musicians and entertainers. Ross knows he's lucky to have the professional level of musicians behind him.

L to R: Smokey, Janie, and Ross.

L to R: Smokey, Janie, and Ross.

Ross belts out Me and Bobby McGee for the crowd.A very special thanks to Richard, Deann and the staff for a wonderful evening. Hopefully, it will be cooler next time, Richard!

Ross belts out Me and Bobby McGee for the crowd.

A very special thanks to Richard, Deann and the staff for a wonderful evening. Hopefully, it will be cooler next time, Richard!

Smokey is a professional musician with many years of experience. The best bass player Ross has had the pleasure of backing him.

Smokey is a professional musician with many years of experience. The best bass player Ross has had the pleasure of backing him.

One of the best drummers on the east coast, Greg, knows exactly how to hang with Ross, Janie and Smokey on traditional country music.

One of the best drummers on the east coast, Greg, knows exactly how to hang with Ross, Janie and Smokey on traditional country music.

Ross and Janie hang tight on songs!

Ross and Janie hang tight on songs!

Ross sings from the heart and soul.

Ross sings from the heart and soul.

Ross is in his own space with his music in this photo!

Ross is in his own space with his music in this photo!

Ross thanks everyone who braved the dreadful heat and humidity on Friday night and came in to listen. It was great to see Bonny Beverly and actually sit and talk with him. A special thanks to Jay Daniels of Musical Spotlight on 3WZFM who stopped by and even sat down behind the keys and entertained the crowd with a couple of songs!

Ross thanks everyone who braved the dreadful heat and humidity on Friday night and came in to listen. It was great to see Bonny Beverly and actually sit and talk with him. A special thanks to Jay Daniels of Musical Spotlight on 3WZFM who stopped by and even sat down behind the keys and entertained the crowd with a couple of songs!

07-04-10 OLD DOGS PEN

OLD DOGS PEN, Damascus VA

Ross gets ready to begin. Don't forget the hat!!!

Ross gets ready to begin. Don't forget the hat!!!

Ross is backed by Smokey and Janie.

Ross is backed by Smokey and Janie.

Ross belts out the tunes!

Ross belts out the tunes!

Janie and Smokey hang right in there with Ross and never miss a beat!

Janie and Smokey hang right in there with Ross and never miss a beat!

Janie and Smokey.

Janie and Smokey.

Bernice shares center stage with Smokey in a duet.

Bernice shares center stage with Smokey in a duet.

Janie on keys! Yahhhh, Janie! You go girl!

Janie on keys! Yahhhh, Janie! You go girl!

The band perform brillantly!

The band perform brillantly!

Ross performs at the Old Dogs Pen in Damascus, VA. Smokey and Janie are on hand to back him up!

Ross performs at the Old Dogs Pen in Damascus, VA. Smokey and Janie are on hand to back him up!

Ross performs at the Old Dogs Pen in Damascus, VA. Saturday Night, Ross' #1 hit on ReverbNation.com.

Ross performs at the Old Dogs Pen in Damascus, VA. Saturday Night, Ross' #1 hit on ReverbNation.com.

Ross performs at the Old Dogs Pen in Damascus, VA

Ross performs at the Old Dogs Pen in Damascus, VA

Ross performs at the Old Dogs Pen in Damascus, VA

Ross performs at the Old Dogs Pen in Damascus, VA

Ross sings Help Me Make It Through The Night.

Ross sings Help Me Make It Through The Night.

07-03-10 SCOTTSVILLE TIRE COMPANY CELEBRATION

JULY 4th CELEBRATION, Scottsville VA

Ross Key Country performs before the crowd gathered to celebrate July 4th in Scottsville, VA.

Ross Key Country performs before the crowd gathered to celebrate July 4th in Scottsville, VA.

Ross is playing in style, kicking out Folsom Prison Blues.

Ross is playing in style, kicking out Folsom Prison Blues.

Ross stepped out of the staging area with banjo in hand and walked to a vehicle and picked some bluegrass for an elderly incapcitated gentleman. Ross then had the area cleared so the vehicle could be brought up close to the stage area so the gentleman would have a better view.

Ross stepped out of the staging area with banjo in hand and walked to a vehicle and picked some bluegrass for an elderly incapcitated gentleman. Ross then had the area cleared so the vehicle could be brought up close to the stage area so the gentleman would have a better view.

Ross thanks all who came out and for your support. He thanks the owners and staff of Scottsville Tire Co. for their support.

Ross thanks all who came out and for your support. He thanks the owners and staff of Scottsville Tire Co. for their support.

07-02-10 STONE SOUP BOOKS & CAFE

STONE SOUP BOOKS & CAFE, Waynesboro VA

Ross kicks out some great traditional country music for the crowd.

Ross kicks out some great traditional country music for the crowd.

Ross performs on a beautiful evening at the Stone Soup Books & Cafe in Waynesboro, VA.

Ross performs on a beautiful evening at the Stone Soup Books & Cafe in Waynesboro, VA.

Ross opened his mic to this young man, Joey, who is an aspiring musician. He performed a tribute song to his friend who had passed away 2 years earlier.

Ross opened his mic to this young man, Joey, who is an aspiring musician. He performed a tribute song to his friend who had passed away 2 years earlier.

06-26-10 KENTUCKY

LOUISVILLE OPRY

Ross Key stretches out his legs at the Welcome Center on I-64 once he made it to Kentucky. With his banjo in-hand, a crowd gathered around during the photo shoot.

Ross Key stretches out his legs at the Welcome Center on I-64 once he made it to Kentucky. With his banjo in-hand, a crowd gathered around during the photo shoot.

Ross performs "Fox on the Run" for the audience.

Ross performs "Fox on the Run" for the audience.

ROSS KEY of ROSS KEY COUNTRY performed at the Louisville Opry in Louisville, KY with Carl & Irma Brown's band backing him on stage.

ROSS KEY of ROSS KEY COUNTRY performed at the Louisville Opry in Louisville, KY with Carl & Irma Brown's band backing him on stage.

06-16-10 WATUSY'S

WATUSY'S

ROSS KEY OF ROSS KEY COUNTRY PERFORMS

ROSS KEY OF ROSS KEY COUNTRY PERFORMS "WALTZ ACROSS TEXAS" AT WATUSY'S TO A WONDERFUL AUDIENCE. Photo compliments of Purple Butterfly Entertainment.

BRENDA KEY OF ROSS KEY COUNTRY PERFORMS

BRENDA KEY OF ROSS KEY COUNTRY PERFORMS "AMAZED" AT WATUSY'S. Photo compliments of Purple Butterfly Entertainment.

03-27-2010 EVINGTON SPRING FESTIVAL

2nd Annual Evington Spring Festival

The band gets underway for the event on a sunny - but very chilly - afternoon.

The band gets underway for the event on a sunny - but very chilly - afternoon.

Ross with three of his band members, Janie (keys), Smokey (bass), and Steve (lead).

Ross with three of his band members, Janie (keys), Smokey (bass), and Steve (lead).

The band entertains the crowd all afternoon without a break in the music. Bill White of Classic Country and Brenda filled in the breaks.

The band entertains the crowd all afternoon without a break in the music. Bill White of Classic Country and Brenda filled in the breaks.

RKC is kicking out tunes steadily.

RKC is kicking out tunes steadily.

ROSS KEY of ROSS KEY COUNTRY sings to the crowd at the Evington Spring Festival.

ROSS KEY of ROSS KEY COUNTRY sings to the crowd at the Evington Spring Festival.

Special guest, BUTCH BOBBITT, a legendary Nashville dobro picker joined Ross for the event. What a great edition!

Special guest, BUTCH BOBBITT, a legendary Nashville dobro picker joined Ross for the event. What a great edition!

Steve Osborne is a talented lead guitarist. This is one well-rounded group of professional musicians!

Steve Osborne is a talented lead guitarist. This is one well-rounded group of professional musicians!

Bill White helped round out the day's event by adding his smooth, southern vocals during breaks.

Bill White helped round out the day's event by adding his smooth, southern vocals during breaks.

Smokey is an awesome bass player, guitarist, and vocalist. Ross is fortunate to have Smokey in his band.

Smokey is an awesome bass player, guitarist, and vocalist. Ross is fortunate to have Smokey in his band.

L to R: Ross, Janie, Smokey, Bernice and Brenda.

L to R: Ross, Janie, Smokey, Bernice and Brenda.

Bill White was a welcomed edition to the day's events. His wife, Betty, was unable to make the show due to another committment.

Bill White was a welcomed edition to the day's events. His wife, Betty, was unable to make the show due to another committment.

03-18-10 Moose Lodge 715

Ralph Hise & "BlackJack"

Ralph Hise is joined by Ross Key for live traditional country music at Lodge 715.

Ralph Hise is joined by Ross Key for live traditional country music at Lodge 715.

Billy Taylor adds harp for Ralph and Ross.

Billy Taylor adds harp for Ralph and Ross.

L to R: Billy, Ross, and Ralph... A great combination for some authentic traditional country music.

L to R: Billy, Ross, and Ralph... A great combination for some authentic traditional country music.

Ralph puts on a great show with some fantastic great tunes. A job well done!

Ralph puts on a great show with some fantastic great tunes. A job well done!

Ross does what he does best and loves most...performing!

Ross does what he does best and loves most...performing!

Ralph Hise has played with some of the best in country music, as has Ross Key. Two true professionals.

Ralph Hise has played with some of the best in country music, as has Ross Key. Two true professionals.

Ross takes the mic with Ralph and Billy backing him.

Ross takes the mic with Ralph and Billy backing him.

03-12-10 PINEY RIVER MOOSE LODGE 2032

PINEY RIVER MOOSE LODGE 2032

STEVE & ROSS KEY

STEVE & ROSS KEY

STEVE & ROSS KEY PLAY TO A FULL HOUSE

STEVE & ROSS KEY PLAY TO A FULL HOUSE

RKC: A VIEW FROM THE STAGE AREA

RKC: A VIEW FROM THE STAGE AREA

BETTY & BILL TEAM UP FOR A DUET

BETTY & BILL TEAM UP FOR A DUET

BILL

BILL

BETTY

BETTY

AUDREY & STEVE

AUDREY & STEVE

KENNETH

KENNETH

GATOR

GATOR

PHIL

PHIL

GEORGIA

GEORGIA

ROY

ROY

TONYA & JAY

TONYA & JAY

JAY

JAY

LEWIS

LEWIS

01-07-2010 "SATURDAY NIGHT" OFFICIAL RELEASE

OFFICIAL RELEASE CELEBRATION FOR "SATURDAY NIGHT"

RKC performs a duet with Brenda, kicking off his first set.

RKC performs a duet with Brenda, kicking off his first set.

RKC is backed up by fellow musician on bass guitar, BOB "SMOKEY" MOORE from the Bristol, TN area. Smokey and his wife, Bernice, drove in to attend RKC's Official "Saturday Night" Release Celebration held on January 7, 2010 at Moose Lodge 715 in Lynchburg, VA. 

RKC is backed up by fellow musician on bass guitar, BOB "SMOKEY" MOORE from the Bristol, TN area. Smokey and his wife, Bernice, drove in to attend RKC's Official "Saturday Night" Release Celebration held on January 7, 2010 at Moose Lodge 715 in Lynchburg, VA. 

Bill and Betty White (Classic Country Karaoke) opened the evening with great country music from the past. They did a fantastic job keeping the music going non-stop while RKC managed to grab breaks between his sets.

Bill and Betty White (Classic Country Karaoke) opened the evening with great country music from the past. They did a fantastic job keeping the music going non-stop while RKC managed to grab breaks between his sets.

RKC and Smokey are joined by local musician, Billy "Blue Eyes" Taylor on harmonica.

RKC and Smokey are joined by local musician, Billy "Blue Eyes" Taylor on harmonica.

RKC and Smokey entertain the crowd that stayed to the very end. It was a great show. Everything ran smoothly without any technical problems. RKC wants to thank everyone who attended, braving the threat of snow, and to Greg Kirby of Off The Cuff for his assistance with RKC's PA system.

RKC and Smokey entertain the crowd that stayed to the very end. It was a great show. Everything ran smoothly without any technical problems. RKC wants to thank everyone who attended, braving the threat of snow, and to Greg Kirby of Off The Cuff for his assistance with RKC's PA system.

01-18-2010 DARJEELING CAFE, STAUNTON, VA

01-18-10 DARJEELING CAFE • STAUNTON, VA

RKC performs on Monday night at the Darjeeling Cafe in Staunton, VA.

RKC performs on Monday night at the Darjeeling Cafe in Staunton, VA.

RKC belts out "Folsom Prison Blues", a request by the owner.

RKC belts out "Folsom Prison Blues", a request by the owner.

RKC enjoyed the time with the patrons and owner, Darren.

RKC enjoyed the time with the patrons and owner, Darren.

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Recent photos

Musician's Jam 05-06-09

RKC

RKC

Left to right: Billy, David, & RKC Jamming!

Left to right: Billy, David, & RKC Jamming!

Left to right: Billy, David, & RKC Jamming!

Left to right: Billy, David, & RKC Jamming!

Billy plays the blues on harmonica

Billy plays the blues on harmonica

David sings and plays acoustic guitar

David sings and plays acoustic guitar

Musician's Jam 05-13-09

Left to right: Billy, David, & RKC Jamming!

Left to right: Billy, David, & RKC Jamming!

Left to right: Billy & RKC playing hard!

Left to right: Billy & RKC playing hard!

Left to right: RKC, David, & Jack on bass Jamming!

Left to right: RKC, David, & Jack on bass Jamming!

Left to right: Nicholas on harmonica, David, Keith, and Jack jam! Nicholas is awesome!

Left to right: Nicholas on harmonica, David, Keith, and Jack jam! Nicholas is awesome!

Jack sings and plays acoustic.

Jack sings and plays acoustic.

Billy (aka: The Harmonica Man) sings and plays the blues.

Billy (aka: The Harmonica Man) sings and plays the blues.

Jack plays bass for the gang!

Jack plays bass for the gang!

Left to right: David, Nicholas, Jack and Keith

Left to right: David, Nicholas, Jack and Keith

Jack sings and plays for the crowd!

Jack sings and plays for the crowd!

Musician's Jam 05-27-09

Left to Right: David Davis, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks

Left to Right: David Davis, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks

Left to Right: David Davis, Jessica, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks in the back 

Left to Right: David Davis, Jessica, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks in the back 

Left to Right: Jessica, David Davis, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks

Left to Right: Jessica, David Davis, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks

Left to Right: Billy Taylor, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks in the back. 

Left to Right: Billy Taylor, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks in the back. 

Left to Right: David Davis, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks

Left to Right: David Davis, Ross Key Country, and Jack Brooks

RKC with High N Dry Band 06-12-09

RKC on Fender Telecaster singing Folsom Prison Blues
with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on Fender Telecaster singing Folsom Prison Blues
with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on Fender Telecaster with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on Fender Telecaster with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on Fender Telecaster with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on Fender Telecaster with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on dobro with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on dobro with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on dobro with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on dobro with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on dobro with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

RKC on dobro with High N Dry band
Saturday, 061209

Musician's Jam 07-01-09

Jim Murphy joined RKC and Jack Brooks for Musicians Jam

Jim Murphy joined RKC and Jack Brooks for Musicians Jam

Jim Murphy came out tonight and set in with the regulars at Musicians Jam. A great rhythm player and vocalist. Nice to have you with us, Jim!

Jim Murphy came out tonight and set in with the regulars at Musicians Jam. A great rhythm player and vocalist. Nice to have you with us, Jim!

Jack Brooks is an excellent bassist! Always glad to have him join in on Wednesday nights.

Jack Brooks is an excellent bassist! Always glad to have him join in on Wednesday nights.

Jim and Jack doing what they do best!

Jim and Jack doing what they do best!

Left to Right: Jim, Jack, and RKC jam!!!

Left to Right: Jim, Jack, and RKC jam!!!

April came out from the kitchen long enough to have her photo taken!

April came out from the kitchen long enough to have her photo taken!

July 4th "Entertainment at the Pavilion"

July 4, 2009: "Entertainment at the Pavilion" Moose Lodge 715 in Lynchburg, VA

July 4, 2009: "Entertainment at the Pavilion" Moose Lodge 715 in Lynchburg, VA

Ross, Harlow, Butch, & Juanita perform an impromptu acoustic song before the day got underway!

Ross, Harlow, Butch, & Juanita perform an impromptu acoustic song before the day got underway!

Jack, David, Ross and Billy start off the day at the Pavilion!

Jack, David, Ross and Billy start off the day at the Pavilion!

L to R: Jack on bass, Billy T. on harmonica, David on guitar, Butch Bobbitt on dobro, and Ross Key on Telecaster

L to R: Jack on bass, Billy T. on harmonica, David on guitar, Butch Bobbitt on dobro, and Ross Key on Telecaster

L to R: Billy, Jack & Ross

L to R: Billy, Jack & Ross

Ross and Bobby Glass team up to do "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" by Waylon & Willie

Ross and Bobby Glass team up to do "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" by Waylon & Willie

L to R: Harlow on guitar while Butch and Ross do a perfect note in unison on their dobros! Amazing! These two haven't performed together for almost 30 years!

L to R: Harlow on guitar while Butch and Ross do a perfect note in unison on their dobros! Amazing! These two haven't performed together for almost 30 years!

L to R: Harlow, Butch, & Ross

L to R: Harlow, Butch, & Ross

L to R: Jack, Harlow, Butch, Ross, & Juanita jam!

L to R: Jack, Harlow, Butch, Ross, & Juanita jam!

Butch and Ross team up 30 years later on dobro. Neither missed a beat!

Butch and Ross team up 30 years later on dobro. Neither missed a beat!

L to R: Jack, Harlow, Butch, Ross and Juanita (in background)

L to R: Jack, Harlow, Butch, Ross and Juanita (in background)

Fantastic musicians...Harlow, Butch, and Juanita play and sing for the audience!

Fantastic musicians...Harlow, Butch, and Juanita play and sing for the audience!

Nashville's greatest dobro player! Butch Bobbitt! Ross played with Butch in bands as  a teen. Psssst....Butch was a great inspiration for Ross to play dobro.

Nashville's greatest dobro player! Butch Bobbitt! Ross played with Butch in bands as  a teen. Psssst....Butch was a great inspiration for Ross to play dobro.

Jack "Skipper" Brooks provides karaoke fun for the afternoon!

Jack "Skipper" Brooks provides karaoke fun for the afternoon!

Billy Taylor with Jack (L) and David (R)

Billy Taylor with Jack (L) and David (R)

Tim Barnett picks guitar and sings for the crowd!

Tim Barnett picks guitar and sings for the crowd!

Joe Blankenship joined in with Ross for a great day!

Joe Blankenship joined in with Ross for a great day!

David "Cadillac" Davis sings karaoke!

David "Cadillac" Davis sings karaoke!

Eddie came out to do a great karaoke with us!

Eddie came out to do a great karaoke with us!

Harlow joined Ross Key for another 30 year reunion! Ross and Harlow played together when Ross was a teen also! Harlow was another big influence on Ross's musical career.

Harlow joined Ross Key for another 30 year reunion! Ross and Harlow played together when Ross was a teen also! Harlow was another big influence on Ross's musical career.

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AG

Sam

Sam

Betty Jo

Betty Jo

Billy belts out "Bad to the Bone"

Billy belts out "Bad to the Bone"

Billy White

Billy White

Ross Key on his Fender Telecaster. Many didn't know until yesterday that Ross is a direct descendent of Francis Scott Key, author of our National Anthem, Star Spangled Banner. Ross closed out the day with everyone present singing the anthem.

Ross Key on his Fender Telecaster. Many didn't know until yesterday that Ross is a direct descendent of Francis Scott Key, author of our National Anthem, Star Spangled Banner. Ross closed out the day with everyone present singing the anthem.

Mountain Day 2009 - Buena Vista, VA

Ross Key Country belts out songs at the Mountain Day 2009 Festival. Booked for two shows at 11AM and 1PM.

Ross Key Country belts out songs at the Mountain Day 2009 Festival. Booked for two shows at 11AM and 1PM.

Ross Key Country was joined on stage by friend and fellow musician, Billy

Ross Key Country was joined on stage by friend and fellow musician, Billy "Blue Eyes" Taylor.

Although clouds and rain blanketed the area for most of the day, the turnout was great.

Although clouds and rain blanketed the area for most of the day, the turnout was great.

Ross and Billy throw it out there to the crowd.

Ross and Billy throw it out there to the crowd.

Ross and Billy get into the groove and entertain like the professionals they are.

Ross and Billy get into the groove and entertain like the professionals they are.

Ross Key Country sings his heart out to Buena Vista, VA.

Ross Key Country sings his heart out to Buena Vista, VA.

Ross and Billy stay right in sync with one another.

Ross and Billy stay right in sync with one another.

Ross Key Country and Billy perform more than 2 dozen country and blues songs throughout the day.

Ross Key Country and Billy perform more than 2 dozen country and blues songs throughout the day.

Ross and Billy hamm it up for the camera and crowd.

Ross and Billy hamm it up for the camera and crowd.

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