In 1846 he issued "The Southern and Western Pocket Harmonist". Many of the town's old Harmonist buildings have been restored. In 1887, he tied for 5-6th (Max Harmonist won). Vickrey also provides backing vocals, and is a harmonist within the band. The Harmonist community continued to thrive during the 1820s. Today, Harmonist graveyards are fenced in grassy areas with signs posted nearby explaining this practice.