CHRIS JONES AND THE NIGHT DRIVERS

 WITH OTTER OPRY

AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

When actor and banjo player Steve Martin pays you a compliment, you sit up and listen. How about this: “Chris Jones’ voice is there with the great masters,” and The Night Drivers are “some of the best players in bluegrass.” Well, you can find out for yourself, because Otter Opry is bringing this incredible band to Monterey on Thursday, June 1st. 

The Night Drivers—deeply rooted in tradition but never bound to it—deliver original music with tight arrangements, emotional authenticity, and engaging humor. Collectively, the group has won 18 IBMA awards and racked up 21 #1 songs. Chris Jones contributes soulful singing, solid guitar skills, and impressive versatility. Mandolin player Mark Stoffel’s rhythmic sense and warm tone help define the band’s instrumental sound. Marshall Wilborn is one of the most respected bass players and songwriters in bluegrass. Grace Van’t Hof’s driving banjo style is influenced by early masters Earl Scruggs and Don Reno. Put these four musicians together, and what you get is nothing short of amazing.

Americana singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale has the last word: “When I first heard Chris Jones over 25 years ago he became one of my favorite singers, and he continues to have one of the most distinctive and best voices in music, period. It’s like fine wine for the ears.” Come on out and have a drink (listen) and see for yourself. The event includes a public jam starting at 4:00pm and a chicken/ground-beef taco bar dinner at 5:30pm ($12.50 before May 28th, $17.50 at the door). Online sales will end at noon the day of the performance.

 Contact Larry if you want to buy dinner for an under 25 attendee.  We'll hold the dinner for you.

7pm. 

 $35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free); $12.50-17.50/pre-show dinner. 

Ticketing will end at noon on the day of the performance.

larry@otteropry.org

We will observe all County COVID restrictions.

PO' RAMBLIN' BOYS

 WITH OTTER OPRY

AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Think of it this way: If you wanted to find some real foot-stompin’, down-home bluegrass, wouldn’t East Tennessee be a good place to start your search? Well, that’s what will make the Thursday, August 24th Otter Opry show so special, because The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys are coming to town with just that authentic Appalachian touch. Country, bluegrass, and Americana singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale couldn’t agree more: “Every so often a band comes around that knocks everybody’s socks off and gets people talking. I’m putting my money on them.”

There’s something about the music of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys that cuts right through the noise of the world and speaks plainly to the soul. Formed in the Smoky Mountains, this East Tennessee bluegrass outfit has brought its music from rural festival stages to the rock clubs of Europe. The group was recognized as Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2018 IBMA Awards, and its Rounder Records album “Toil, Tears & Trouble” scored a 2020 GRAMMY Nomination for Best Bluegrass Album.

Charlie Mattos, producer and co-host of WSM Radio’s “Coffee, Country & Cody” show, sums it up perfectly: “Loved having the guys in studio… great live performance… they’re the real deal!” Come on out and see (and listen) for yourself. The event includes a public jam starting at 4:00pm and a pork loin dinner at 5:30pm ($12.50 before August 20, $17.50 at the door). Online sales will end at noon the day of the performance.

 Contact Larry if you want to buy dinner for an under 25 attendee.  We'll hold the dinner for you.

7pm. 

 $35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free); $12.50-17.50/pre-show dinner. 

Ticketing will end at noon on the day of the performance.

larry@otteropry.org

We will observe all County COVID restrictions.