Pictures! July 2003

Where were the Cockmans this month?

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July 4... This was our second time in Lenoir at the Gospel Barn, this time for an outdoors concert. The scenery and weather was nice, and Fred King made sure everyone had plenty of BBQ. The Dollar Brothers from Meat Camp had to cancel, but we were joined by a great gospel-bluegrass group from Gastonia, NC.

The Gospel Barn, January 2003

July 4, 2003

The Gospel Barn, BBQ & Gospel Bluegrass

Lenoir, NC

Cockmans at the Gospel Barn.

Jamie holds Joseph.

Mama Jane and Lorien play by the creek.

Arwen poses by the bridge.

David lets Joseph stretch out for a dip.

Me, Arwen and Lorien

July 5... It was cold and rainy in the park at Blowing Rock this July 5th, and the parade was held during a downpour. After the parade, the rain stopped long enough for us to dry the stage and sing for an hour in some pretty dense fog. I wish I had a picture of the dozen people avoiding the rain by crowding into our pull-trailer!

Fourth of July Celebration 2002
Fourth of July Celebration 2001
Fourth of July Celebration 2000

July 5, 2003

Blowing Rock Independence Day Celebration

Blowing Rock, NC

Grandma Gabriel holds Joseph while Jamie Cockman and Grace Gabriel stand by.

Grandma, Grandpa and Grace Gabriel with cousin Katrina and Samuel.

The Cockman Grandkids show their colors.

The weather dampened the sign, but not Meg Eggleston's joy at having her son Josh home from Iraq.

The Ruffians performed despite the rainy weather.

A dense fog rolled in after the rain.

July 6... Sunday we set up in the rain at Fred's Mercantile on top of Beech mountain. We were afraid this would be our second rain-out at Fred's, but the weather held off for the concert. There is a saying around here -- "If you don't like the weather, just wait around a few minutes and it will change". We especially enjoyed the meal provided by Fred's backside deli! Visit www.fredsgeneral.com for more information on upcoming events at Fred's.

Fred's General Mercantile 2002
Fred's General Mercantile 2000

July 6, 2003

Summer Sunset Concert Series at Fred's Mercantile

Beech Mountain, NC

Cockmans crammed into Fred's gazebo.

Jamie holds Samuel.

Ben stands by the tape table.

July 12... The Doc Watson Music Festival at Cove Creek much more enjoyable this year due to the fact that there was not a constant downpour and we didn't have to rush off to another engagement. We are all big fans of Doc Watson, and any opportunity to sing with him is appreciated. We also got to hear some great music provided by Old School Freight Train, the Steep Canyon Rangers, the Kruger Brothers, and David Holt, just to name a few.

Doc Watson Music Festival 2002

July 12, 2003

Doc Watson Music Festival

Cove Creek, NC

The Steep Canyon Rangers

Historic Cove Creek School, Doc and Merle Watson Folk Art Museum.

The Kruger Brothers with Moondi Klein and T. Michael Coleman.

David Holt (center) with Laura Boosinger and Jonathon Maness.

The Cockman Family

We got a standing ovation.

July 13... Sunday we sang at Mount Hebron Wesleyan Church in Old Fort, NC. Mount Hebron and Old Fort Wesleyan were our Grandpa Cockman's first charges after graduation, and Mount Hebron is also the home church of Jennifer's maternal grandparents, Clifford and Rebekah Knupp (long story). We have been coming back to Mount Hebron for around thirteen years!

Mount Hebron Wesleyan Church 2002
Mount Hebron Wesleyan Church 2001
Mount Hebron Wesleyan Church 2000

July 13, 2003

Mount Hebron Wesleyan Church

Old Fort , NC

Arwen practices her basketball skills with cousin Jennifer Brooks.

Daddy with Pastor Tommy Wright.

Four Generations: Arwen and Lorien with Mama (Jennifer), Grammy (Elizabeth) and Mammaw (Rebecca).