Del McCoury has been playing bluegrass music since before most of us were alive. The 77-year-old guitarist got his start with Bill Monroe over fifty years ago, but age most definitely hasn’t stopped him. Aside from a regular touring schedule, it seems that McCoury is an active humanitarian in the Cumberland, MD area.According to an article in the Cumberland Times-News, Del McCoury and his two sons, Robbie McCoury and Ronnie McCoury, have been volunteering at a “Blitz Build” in Cumberland, helping a family who recently lost their 10-year-old daughter to illness. The McCoury family was in town after performing at the Charm City Folk and Bluegrass Festival in Baltimore last weekend.When interviewed by the local paper, Del McCoury kept things lighthearted and optimistic. “We came with no tools. I said, ‘How will we work with no tools?’” he quipped. “We are glad to do it.” Later, he commented, “I begged them for a hammer and they wouldn’t give me one… I’ve been using a screw gun. I guess they think that was safer.” The construction team doesn’t want McCoury to injure his hands, of course.It’s truly heartwarming to see a man so venerated for playing music take the time out to do good for his community. Well done, Del.
Sid Gordan The security has to be accepted and licensed to do that kind of work. We can no longer take any changes of harm to our concert-goers.There must also be a cap on how many people are allowed to attend that concert. Along with this, there should be no smoking or drinking, etc. at the concert. Signs should be posted stating that there would be no tolerance for drugs. If for some reason someone is found with drugs or selling drugs, there should be a big-time sentence and fine. Saratoga We must take this kind of action now, as we are losing the war on drugs, etc. It’s past time for a turnaround and we all know it. Our leaders must take action now.
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