In 2007 the Lonesome River Band celebrates their 25 anniversary in bluegrasss as one of the most popular and influential acts on the bluegrass festival and concert circuit.

The band has not looked back since the release of their breakout CD Carrying The Tradition, in 1991, which included current LRB band leader Sammy Shelor, as well as Dan Tyminski, Ronnie Bowman and Lonesome River Band founder, Tim Austin. Over the years band members have come and gone, but the Lonesome River Band still retains the distinctive sound that brought them their success. LRB band leader Sammy Shelor, a native of Meadows of Dan, is involved with his wife, Sue, in the “Corn Acoustics!� Corn Maze project, now in their second year. Last year’s theme and design honored The Crooked Road, and this year the Shelors have put together a double feature corn maze design that celebrates LRB’s adventures over 25 years on the road. Corn Maze Days in Meadows of Dan will kick off with the Chinquapin Festival on September 1, 2 & 3, 2007, featuring music, crafts, and fun and food in the fields with the grand opening of two mazes, one larger and one smaller, to challenge maze enthusiasts. Questions about the Lonesome River Band and the band members will be hidden throughout the larger maze and a prize will be awarded to entries with correct answers. Check out the band’s web site at http://www.lonesomeriverband.com for a head start on the answers! Corn Maze Days will run through September and October on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. The maze is located at 84 Concord Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Groups are welcome, please call ahead. For more information contact Sue Shelor at 540-593-3279 or check out her web site at http://www.mountainmeadowcrafts.com.