HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas !
It's hard to believe we're ready to dive into
2008 ! Be sure to join us for our January events:

Monday, Jan. 7 at 7:00pm Monthly JAM SESSION
Everybody's welcome, as usual ! It doesn't matter
if you're an old pro or a beginner with just two
lessons under your belt....join the circle and have
some fun ! No admission. Snacks will be for sale.
Wraps by 9:00pm.

Friday, Jan. 18 at 7:00pm....MOVIN' ON BLUEGRASS
is on hand to serve up some tunes ! Don't miss it !
The door opens at 6:30 and the show starts about
7:00. Admission is $8 adults, with kids 10 & under
free. We're looking forward to these guys, so come
out and enjoy a night with the family !

Remember: If your band is interested in playing at
the Opry House, contact us at scruggsopryhouse@
yahoo.com and we'll see what we can do ! And as
always, thanks to everyone who supports the
Opry House !

COMING IN DECEMBER.........

We hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving !
We have 3 exciting dates for your calendar in December, so
mark all these down now and make your plans to join us.

MONDAY 12/3/07 at 7:00pm is the MONTHLY BLUEGRASS MUSICIANS' JAM SESSION.
For musicians any age, any skill level. If you are a beginner, this is the place to be on jam nights !
More experienced pickers are always available and willing to share their input. There's no charge
but snacks will be for sale. Wraps by 9:00pm.

FRIDAY 12/7/07 at 7:00pm we welcome back A DEEPER SHADE OF BLUE !!!
These talented guys from the Monroe area are some of our very favorites ! Jimmy Fraley
and the boys offer up some of the best bluegrass gospel you'll hear anywhere. Don't miss
this one ! Door opens at 6:30, so arrive then to claim your seat ! Adults $8 / kids 10 and
under free with adult. Snacks available to purchase. They will have CDs available as well.
Do your Christmas shopping with them !

FRIDAY 12/21/07 at 6:00pm is our CHRISTMAS JAM & OPEN HOUSE !
This one starts earlier than usual and will go til about 9:00pm. Downtown Belmont
is celebrating the holidays this Friday, and will have many businessess open late
along with carriage rides, etc. Drop by to hear some bluegrass and grab a cookie
from our complimentary refreshment table on this Open House night ! A good night
to take the family out for a stroll in Belmont and relax a little before the big day !

As always, we want to THANK EVERYONE who supports the Opry House.
We have really enjoyed getting to know all of you and we pray your holidays
will be fun, safe, and blessed ! MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL !!!!

NOVEMBER Schedule......

Make plans now to join us Friday November 2nd
for "Bobby Powell, Tim Jones & Carolina Blue" !
These talented young guys are coming down from up around the
Brevard area and you don't want to miss it. Show
starts at 7:00 pm.

The following Monday, Nov. 5th is the JAM SESSION.

Then, on Friday Nov. 16th we happily welcome
"The Scott Family Band" ! These folks are fresh off
a performance at the 2007 IBMA show. Come enjoy
their bluegrass and gospel show. Starts at 7:00pm.

Thanks again to everyone who comes out and spends
their evenings with us at the Opry House. We look
forward to seeing you there !

Scroll on down...

Be sure to scroll on down for all the upcoming events !
Shows scheduled now through December are listed.
The next BLUEGRASS MUSICIANS' JAM SESSION
is Monday November 5th at 7:00. Mark your
calendar now!

Friday October 12th...

This Friday, October 12th we are happy to have a night of
bluegrass with "DEWEY MURPHY" ! Show starts at 7:00pm. Admission is $8 adults.
Come out and join us for some terrific music.

Next Jam Session....

If you are a bluegrass musician, please join us on Monday October 8th for our monthly JAM SESSION ! Beginner-to-advanced musicians are invited to come out and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. There is never a charge to come and play. We welcome musicians of all ages and abilities, so don't be shy ! JAM starts at 7:00 and wraps by 9:00pm.

In Remembrance...

Please take a moment today and remember in prayer the families of those affected
on 9-11-01. Keep in mind the men and women of our military and their families
as well. Pray for our leaders. May God bless America.

This Just In ...!

FRIDAY DEC. 7th we are excited to have back
some of our favorite guys...."A DEEPER SHADE
OF BLUE" ! If you haven't seen them yet, you
are really missing out ! Make plans now to join
us for this show and dress in your most festive
holiday wear to help us celebrate the Christmas
season ! Show starts at 7:00.

Be sure to scroll on down the page and check
out the schedule for Sept., Oct., and November !
Some great shows are coming up and we want
YOU to come !

Looking Ahead....

Tuesday Sept.11,2007 at 7:00 Bluegrass Jam Session
Friday Sept. 21 at 7:00 bluegrass band Sons of the South
Saturday Sept. 29 at 7:00 The King James 1611 Boys bluegrass gospel
Friday Oct. 12 at 7:00 bluegrass with Dewey Murphy
Friday Nov. 2 at 7:00 Bobby Powell,Tim Jones & Carolina Blue
Friday Nov. 16 at 7:00 The Scott Family Band

COMING IN SEPTEMBER...

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH - Monthly Bluegrass Musicians' JAM SESSION ! The playin' will begin at 7:00 pm. Door will open shortly before. Bring your favorite instrument ( or 2 ) and join the gang for a round of bluegrass ! We were treated to a performance on a washtub bass last time ! If you don't know what that is, maybe Jay Peck will bring it again ... he tells us anyone can learn to play one ! As always, the Jam Session is free and we'll have snacks for sale :Cold drinks, chips, cookies, ice cream, etc.

FRIDAY SEPT. 21 - Come out and enjoy the bluegrass band "SONS OF THE SOUTH" ! The door opens at 6:30 pm, so come then and claim your seat ! Show starts at 7:00. Admission is $8 for adults / kids 10 & under free with paying adult.
Saturday Sept. 29 - You don't want to miss Son Sound Recording Artist "The King James 1611 Boys" . As always, the doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00. Admission is $8 for adults / kids 10 & under free with paying adult. Click here to play video of King James 1611 Boys in Pigeon forge, TN.

COMING UP FRIDAY AUGUST 17th...

We are happy to welcome the bluegrass gospel band "CHRISTIAN FAITH" to the
Opry House on Friday, August 17th at 7:00 pm. Clarence Greene and his buddies
will be coming from the Hudson area, so join us for an evening of wholesome fun.
The door opens at 6:30. Admission is $8 adults/ age 10 and under free with paying
adult. Snacks and drinks will be for sale as always. Be sure to put your name in our
drawing for a free pass to an upcoming show !

Rules of the House......

For anyone who hasn't visited us yet at the Opry House, we thought we'd include the
"Rules of the House" which are posted on-site. This isn't word-for-word, but it's close and
you'll get the general idea. We appreciate all the folks who come out to enjoy a relaxed wholesome
evening with us and our family and we want everyone to be comfortable, so here it goes.....

1. NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS. This includes dip,snuff,cigars,cigarettes,peace pipes, and anything
else you can possibly fit in this category.
2. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. And, if you come in smelling like the ABC store, you will
be asked to leave.
3. We are a family establishment for people of all ages. PLEASE USE RESPECTFUL
LANGUAGE. We'd hate to have to call your Mama !

THANKS!!!!!

AUGUST JAM SESSION......

Come on out and join us Tuesday August 7th for our monthly Bluegrass
Musicians' Jam Session ! The fun starts at 7:00 pm and the door will open shortly before that. As always, there's no fee to come in and play a while ! Snacks will be for sale, however. Please remember, we have a strict "No Tobacco" policy....this includes ALL THAT STUFF, so leave it at home, fellas ! And CONGRATULATIONS to our good friend
Larry Mathis who won the first drawing for a free admission pass to an upcoming show. His name was pulled at the show on July 20 ! Mark Christopher of WCGC was on hand for that show, and gave out free passes to the big festival coming up soon in Tennessee ! (See what all you miss if you don't come ?!)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW...

FRIDAY JULY 20th.....We're happy to make welcome the bluegrass band "Six-Mile Creek" !
The show starts at 7:00 pm, and the door will open at 6:30. We know you'll enjoy this group, so be here when the door opens to claim your seat ! As a "Thank You" to all the great folks who continue to come back show after show, we've decided to start giving away free passes ! When you come in for a show, make your way back to the snack bar and enter your name for a drawing to be held just before intermission. The winner gets a free admission pass ($8 value) to use at an upcoming show ! And don't forget, we always have cold drinks and great snacks for sale as well ! Be sure to look for the Pillsbury Doughboy at the Opry House.......just underneath this sign is the Scruggs Opry House e-mail sign-up sheet.....give us your e-address and receive updates on coming events!

JULY JAM SESSION FOR MUSICIANS

MONDAY JULY 9th 7:00-9:30pm ...Join us for a Bluegrass Musicians' Jam Session!
Nothing fancy here, we just push the chairs out of the way and let the pickers have the floor ! Our June session was our first, and we had a good group with everyone from 13-year-olds on up to ...well, you get the idea ! Beginner-to-advanced welcome. There's no charge to come and play, but cold drinks and snacks will be for sale.

Coming Up........

Thanks to everyone who came out for the May 4 & 5 weekend ! We had a blast
with good music and good audiences and were happy to have WCGC radio host
Mark Christopher as guest emcee for both nights .

BLUEGRASS MUSICIANS' JAM SESSION planned for Tuesday June 12th ! The jam begins at 7:00 and runs til 9:30 p.m. Beginner-to-advanced welcome ! Snacks will
be available. Space is limited. Door opens at 6:45 p.m.

FRIDAY JUNE 22nd 7:00 p.m....Make welcome bluegrass gospel group "Pinetuckett" from the Monroe area. Snacks available as always.Admission $8 / kids 10 and under get in FREE with paying adult. Door opens at 6:30 p.m. No early seating.

SATURDAY JUNE 23RD 7:30PM.....By popular demand, "A DEEPER SHADE OF BLUE" also from Monroe, NC will once again make their way back to the Scruggs Opry House stage. Note that the show starts 30 minutes later than Friday night's show. Doors will open on Saturday at 7:00 .

May 4th & May 5th at the Scruggs Opry House

On May 4th, "Bluegrass Revival" and "The Griggs" will be performing. The Doors will open at 6:30pm and the entertainment begins at 7:00pm. Don't miss some of the best bluegrass gospel in this area.
We will be serving ICE COLD Coca Cola-Cola in the glass bottles along with other refreshments and snacks. We also have bluegrass memorabilia posters for purchase of Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers and other bluegrass legends to take home with you.

On May 5th, "Southern Junction" will be performing at the Scruggs Opry House. Southern Junction is from the Concord area. You don't want to miss Terry Shue slapping the upright bass or his brother tearing up the mandolin and their Dad(Bob Shue) pickin on the 5-string. A night you will enjoy.

Charlotte Trip Advisor Review

We'd like to thank Bud41 of Charlotte Trip Advisor for the great feedback! Being a new venue in Belmont, we believe it's important to get the community involved. If anyone knows of any Bluegrass or Southern Gospel groups in the area who would like a venue to perform, please leave comments and contact information.
Please note that the Grand Opening weekend was free, but we will be charging $8.00 admission for adults, with kids 10 and under free. Doors will be opened at 6:30 . No early seating. Please remember we are a small, intimate setting and seating is limited. Our snack bar offers old-fashioned bottled Coke, canned soda, bottled water, candy bars, chips, ice cream, etc.
We'd like to thank everyone who came out for Grand Opening weekend and wish we had more room to accomodate everyone ! Remember to listen to Belmont's own WCGC for announcements as well, and many thanks to bluegrass and gospel radio show host Mark Christopher for his help.

Grand Opening Weekend

The Scruggs Opry House had its Grand opening on April 13th and April 14th 2007. Friday Night featured Lamons Recording Artist Brian Jackson and Local Southern Gospel Quartet "For His Praise Quartet" from Belmont's First Baptist Church.
Saturday Night featured "A Deeper Shade Of Blue" from Monroe, NC and "The Far City Boys from Forest City, NC.
We had a good crowd Friday Night and Saturday Night. Saturday Night was standing room only and at one time with around 25 people standing out on the sidewalk listening in.
We plan to have Bluegrass, Bluegrass Gospel and Southern Gospel music about once a month. This is a place you can bring your family for entertainment. We do not allow alcoholic Beverages, smoking or profanity in this establishment.
Our next weekend will be May 4th and May 5th. On May 4th "Bluegrass Revival" and "The Grigg Family" will be playing. May 5th will feature the well-known NC bluegrass group "Southern Junction".