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JOHN REISCHMAN AND THE JAYBIRDS
WITH OTTER OPRY
AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Otter Opry is excited to announce that John Reischman and The Jaybirds will headline on Friday, April 12th at the United Methodist Church. Bluegrass Unlimited calls John Reischman “one of the world’s undisputed masters” of the mandolin, famed for outstanding tone and taste. The Jaybirds put their own particular stamp on bluegrass, old time and acoustic roots music, with a satisfying blend of traditional and modern styles.
Grammy Award-winning Reischman and his predominantly British Columbia and Washington state-based Jaybirds create music that rings with emotional honesty. Great harmony singing, masterful instrumental playing, and a band that clearly enjoys playing together make for a truly memorable performance.
As Bluegrass Unlimited has noted, the mountains the Jaybirds call home may be along the Pacific Coast instead of Eastern Kentucky, but the music they play rings clear and true from sea to shining sea. Solid, no-nonsense bluegrass that blends original songs and instrumentals with the heart of Appalachian music is what you’ll hear when you join Otter Opry for this one-of-a-kind performance. Don’t miss it! The event includes a public jam starting at 4:00pm and a pot roast dinner at 5:30pm ($12.50 before April 6th, $17.50 at the door). Online ticket sales will end at noon the day of the performance.
7pm.
$35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free); $12.50-17.50/pre-show dinner.
Online ticket sales will end at noon on the day of the performance.
We will observe all County COVID restrictions.
EDGAR LOUDERMILK BAND
WITH OTTER OPRY
AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The Edgar Loudermilk Band—including Edgar Loudermilk on upright bass, Zack Autry on mandolin, Jake Goforth on guitar, and Anthony Howell on banjo—will bring its awesome musical talent to the Otter Opry stage on Friday, May 17th. Who is Edgar Loudermilk, you might ask? Bill Barnett of Saltymoss Media has the answer: “Take a one-of-a-kind voice, a commanding stage presence, and a killer songwriter who can conjure up the long lonesome feeling of bluegrass music with a stealth and hearty vocal like no other.” Edgar Loudermilk’s distinctive and powerful vocals cut to the heart of a song, while also winning over audiences with his friendly, down-home style.
The music styling of the Edgar Loudermilk Band encompasses bluegrass, gospel, country, and Americana genres. Prior to stepping out with his own band in 2015, Edgar Loudermilk performed with the award-winning groups Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, and Marty Raybon & Full Circle. His signature voice, bass skills, and songwriting have become his trademark, garnering 25+ industry awards and nominations.
Edgar Loudermilk's music, whether energetic, foot-tapping songs or moving ballads, is infused with authenticity and passion. His distinctive and powerful vocals cut to the heart of a song, while also winning over audiences with his friendly, down-home style. Stellar musicianship and soaring vocals—you really don’t want to miss this one. The event includes a public jam starting at 4:00pm and a rib dinner at 5:30pm ($12.50 before May 12th, $17.50 at the door). Online ticket sales will end at noon the day of the performance.
7pm.
$35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free); $12.50-17.50/pre-show dinner.
Online ticket sales will end at noon on the day of the performance.
We will observe all County COVID restrictions.
COUNTRY GONGBANG
WITH OTTER OPRY
AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
What’s in a name? Country GongBang by any other name would sound as bluegrassy, and you can verify this for yourself: The amazing South Korean bluegrass group — selected to receive the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2023 International Band Performance Grant — will be headlining on Tuesday, June 18th as part of the Otter Opry concert series at Monterey United Methodist Church.
In announcing the 2023 award, IBMA pro tem Executive Director Paul Schiminger shared: “Country GongBang created quite a buzz with their performance during IBMA’s Virtual World of Bluegrass in 2020, so it is exciting that, as this year’s IBMA International Band Grant recipient, they will perform in Raleigh this fall and on a US tour in 2024. Their Korean-influenced repertoire epitomizes the talent, passion, and creativity growing in bluegrass music around the world!”
Hyunho, a founding member of the band who also goes by the handle “Banjo Boy,” shows his genuine understanding of the genre: “Bluegrass is a sound that is close to nature. We like it because it’s not over-embellished. It appeals to people who are tired of music that sounds too mechanical and manufactured. Bluegrass music is earthy and authentic. There are many cheerful songs, but it also seems to be a sound that brings out both sadness and joy.” Not surprisingly, one of the group’s early albums was titled “We All Need Bluegrass.”
So come on out and hear this amazing international bluegrass band. The event includes a public jam starting at 4:00pm and a delicious dinner at 5:30pm ($12.50 before June 15th, $17.50 at the door). Online ticket sales will end at noon the day of the performance.
7pm.
$35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free); $12.50-17.50/pre-show dinner.
Online ticket sales will end at noon on the day of the performance.
We will observe all County COVID restrictions.
JACOB JOLLIFF BAND
WITH OTTER OPRY
AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
After wowing audiences as part of Béla Fleck’s touring band in 2022, mandolinist Jacob Jolliff will be coming to Monterey on Tuesday, July 9th with his own band in tow as a featured part of Otter Opry’s 2024 concert season. Here’s what Béla Fleck had to say about this remarkable young musician: “Jacob is a serious player. Considering his strong musical concept, formidable technical abilities, and a powerful work ethic, he is a mandolinist to watch.”
A former member of two massively popular progressive bluegrass bands, Joy Kills Sorrow and the Yonder Mountain String Band, Jolliff is one of the country’s premier contemporary mandolinists. He attended Berklee School of Music on a full scholarship, and he won the National Mandolin Championship in Winfield, KS in 2012. A fixture in the national bluegrass community, he has collaborated and shared the stage with Darol Anger, Sam Bush, Ronnie McCoury, Michael Daves, Tony Trischka, and David Grisman, to name just a few.
Now in 2024, the mandolinist’s primary focus is the Jacob Jolliff Band, a group of virtuosic pickers that play Jacob’s original instrumentals and showcase his singing. The group has released two albums: “Instrumentals Vol. 1” in 2018 and “The Jacob Jolliff Band” in 2022. In addition to Jacob himself, the band features Myles Sloniker on bass, Ross Martin on guitar, and George Jackson on fiddle. This will definitely be a concert to write home about, so get your tickets now. The event includes a public jam starting at 4:00pm and a delicious dinner at 5:30pm ($12.50 before July 6th, $17.50 at the door). Online ticket sales will end at noon the day of the performance.
7pm.
$35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free); $12.50-17.50/pre-show dinner.
Online ticket sales will end at noon on the day of the performance.
We will observe all County COVID restrictions.
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