Bristol County Fifes & Drums Travel to North Carolina for Annual Tour

The Bristol County Fifes & Drums just returned from their annual tour of Asheville and the Smoky Mountains. They started with a tour of the famous Biltmore Estate and then played a concert on the lawn. Directly following the concert, the BCFD was presented with a plaque commemorating the performance. The next day, the corps spent traveling into Smoky Mountain National Park. Visitors of the park that day might have heard some music in the mountains. At the top of Clingmans Dome, on the North Carolina/ Tennessee State line and at 6,643 feet up, a trio of fifers played the Star-Spangled Banner. The corps treated hikers to a pop-up performance in the parking lot before getting on the bus and heading back to Asheville for the night. As the trip came to a close, the fife line opened the local minor league game, the Asheville Tourists, with the national anthem.

The Bristol County Fifes & Drums makes touring part of their annual itinerary. During these tours, the corps strives to introduce fife and drum music to people who might not be familiar with the genre. Long time members of the BCFD have visited 16 states, two countries, and one municipality. They have been as far east as London, England and as far west as Mount Rushmore, SD. The Bristol County Fifes & Drums is always looking for new places to travel and tour as well as recruiting members with a love of history, music, and travel. If you are interested in hosting the BCFD or being part of the corps, send an email to bristolcountyfd@gmail.com  or check out our website: www.bristolcountyfifesandrums.org.