Jonathan Hand - The Smyth County Jam welcomes a talented newcomer to our venue. Jonathan Hand came with Doug Smith from Cornerstone Christian Academy in Abingdon, Virginia. Jonathan is from Bristol, Virginia. He is fourteen years of age in the eighth grade, He plays guitar and sings and says he is learning to play mandolin and banjo. Many of Jonathan's family play music. He is an only child. He says he is a bee keeper and likes to use a metal detector. When he is finished with his (college )schooling; he hopes to become a farmer. Some of his favorite musicians are Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver and 3rd Tyme Out. A favorite song is "Because He Loved Me." We hope this will not be Jonathan's first and last time at the Smyth County Jam, also we wish him much luck in his future.
