Once well-known in Southwest Virginia, the group is together again after 25 years and eagerly anticipated by fans who remember their outstanding performances. Each year the club presents an Appalachian Folk Festival as a major scholarship benefit. One of the principal goals of the club is to offer scholarships to local music students. This scholarship program has been successful, thanks to the generosity of the public. Over 25 scholarships have been awarded since 1984.
Fescue is one of the region's most popular bluegrass bands.
They won first place in bluegrass music at the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention. Wayne Henderson has performed all over the world. On Saturday night, he will be on stage at Marion Middle School. Konnarock Critters, another popular local band, won first place for Old Time Music at the 1997 Galax Old Fiddlers Convention.