2009 SWCC News

Guitar Winner Jacob Vance

Jacob Vance GuitarJacob Vance (second from right), 12, pictured with: brother, Justin; mother, Heather; and Dr. J. Mark Estepp, Southwest president, was presented with a brand new Gibson Melody Maker after  the 3rd annual Battle of the Rock Bands.  The electric guitar, valued at $800, was generously donated by Randy Conn of CONNcert Music World located in Bluefield and Claypool Hill.  Vance and his family reside in Bradshaw, WV. Vance, who had requested a guitar for his birthday, said that he wanted to be in next year’s Rock the Mountains:  Battle of the Rock Bands.