Family Gospel Singing” begins with an open stage from 3 to 5 p.m. at Backus on Saturday. “Sloughgrass” from Birchdale will perform from 4 to 4:20 p.m. Others interested should call Steve Schrock ...

Their music and familial harmonies caught the ear of Emmylou Harris, who invited the group to sing on her 1979 album ... country or bluegrass gospel album for their project Salt of the Earth ...