Steven Mounts - Steven is twenty-three years old and an exceptional banjo picker. He makes his home in Hurley, VA where he works as a sub-contractor mining rocks. Steven has great stage presence and a good rapport with his audience. He has been playing about four and a half years at this point; one would imagine much longer. The Smyth County Jam is grateful for all the young musicians who come to play and sing for a very appreciative crowd. By playing his music, Steven says he got his entire family involved in it! He is getting ready to start forming a band soon. We wish him all the luck in the world. Steven states that he has been blessed by God and gives all the credit to HIM for his talent and for his daily life. Steven says he would like to play banjo as a full time job. Go for it when the opportunity comes!