January Jamboree: Gospel Sing w/ Al Anderson & Friends

Description

Warm your heart with a spiritual group sing featuring Al Anderson and friends. Its the perfect wind down January Jamboree festival weekend. Lift every voice and sing at this family-friendly event. 

Born in 1939, Anderson grew up in Osage, a town in the Scotts Run coalfield area outside of Morgantown. His first job was shining shoes. Anderson sang with the Fabians, a four-part harmony rock group, in the 1960s. He was also a member of Billy Ward's group, The Dominoes, and sang lead on their recording of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve". Anderson later worked with Ward in Hollywood. Anderson is active with the Scotts Run Museum and is known as the “unofficial mayor” of Osage. He is featured on the “Songs of Scotts Run” CD.

BYOB / BYO snacks welcome.
(due to allergies, this event is nut-free)

Parking: Ample street parking and city parking lots available.

About the January Jamboree:

The January Jamboree (January 30-February 1) is a wild & wonderful celebration of Western Swing, Honky-Tonk & Vintage Doo-Wop Music. Brighten up your winter and kick off 2026 with a full weekend of live music, dancing, skating and community celebration at the inaugural January Jamboree in Morgantown, WV. Featuring All-Star musicians, a family roller-skate party, and a paid-entry public jam where amateur and intermediate musicians can join the pros — the Jamboree culminates with a big western swing Honky-Tonk. This is a weekend you won’t find anywhere else in Appalachia or beyond!