If you ever find yourself in Hell Hole Swamp on a Saturday night, listen closely and you might hear the sounds of bluegrass music being played. For over 30 years musicians have been coming to Guy & Tina's Pickin Parlor in Bethera to jam together in the small shack.

The parlor, according to Tina Faulk, started as a place for her band to get together and play music. Soon word of mouth spread the parlor became a hit among locals. The pickin parlor has featured popular bluegrass musicians from across the United States as well as locals wanting to carry on the bluegrass tradition.

On some nights, it is standing room only as people pack the shack to enjoy the music.

"We never thought it would get so big," Faulk said.

Paul Zoeller is a freelance photographer new to the area. Do you have an idea for a new blog or a question about a current blog? If you do contact Zoeller at paul.zoeller@mac.com.

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Thanks Paul. This is just a slice of heaven.

Posted by: ConnectionMaven

This was your best yet

Posted by: rick

I love this blog, that's all!

Posted by: EP

doesn't matter where the wind blows ya buddy... you just keep rolling on! Great job as always!

Posted by: Sean Brecht