Checking out Barr's Fiddle Shop

Southwest Virginia has a rich and deep history of old-time mountain music and in recent years celebrated that history by establishing The Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail. You can't very well have the music without a fine fiddle; you can find one at a fiddle shop on main street in Galax, Virginia.

Of course, they have a nice selection of nice looking fiddles; I'm sure they sound every bit as good as they look too. They also carry guitars, banjos, and mandolins as well; something of a full service bluegrass band stop.

As Linda and I wove our way among the instruments, we overheard conversations about various gigs and techniques; it gave a nice flavor to the place even for a non-player. At the back of the store, a young father was trying to eat a quick sandwich while keeping his young son out of the instruments. It all had a very homey, comfortable feel about it.