APRIL JAM SESSION.....

The Monthly Jam Session for April will be on Monday night
April 7th beginning at 7:00pm. We will wrap it up by 9:00pm
so all those kids can make it to school the next day !
We hope you'll join us for
a round of relaxed pickin' .... We had a really good turn-out
last time, including some first time players and first time
listeners ! There's never an admission charge for Jam Sessions
whether you're playin' or lookin' so come join the fun !
The snack bar will be open, with hot coffee, hot chocolate,
sodas and snacks for sale. Hope to see you there !

MONTHLY JAM SESSION.....

Our Monthly Jam Session will be on Monday March 10th.
Join us from 7:00 ~ 9:00pm for some friendly picking.
No pressure here, everyone's welcome to come and enjoy
a night with other musicians from beginners to old-timers !
No admission charge, but snacks will be for sale ! Support
the Opry House ! Door opens about 6:45.

COMING IN MARCH

We want to welcome "DRY RUN" to the Opry House on March 7th. This is an up and coming group from the Mooresville area. Be sure to visit their website and hear some of their music at

http://www.myspace.com/dryrunbluegrassband.


Also, on March 21st we have "FLAT OUT BLUEGRASS" from the Monroe area. Be sure to visit their web site and give them a listen at http://www.myspace.com/flatoutbluegrass.
Please support Bluegrass and Gospel Music

MORE GREAT NEWS FOR FEBRUARY !

We're happy to be able to announce that our friends
THE FAR CITY BOYS are returning to the Opry House !
Make plans now to join us on Friday February 29th for
this fantastic gospel bluegrass group ! Many of you will
recall that they were on hand our Grand Opening
weekend in April 2007. You will be glad you came.
The show starts at 7:00. Door opens at 6:30. $8 Adults
Kids 10 & under free w/ adult. Coffee, hot chocolate,
sodas and snacks will be for sale. Remember folks,
75% of your admission price goes to pay the bands
and the Opry House survives off the other 25% and
concession sales. We're glad to keep prices down
so you can come to a great show for less than the
cost of a movie. Support Bluegrass in Belmont !

Don't forget the FEBRUARY JAM SESSION on Monday
FEBRUARY 11th starting at 7:00. Wraps by 9:00.
No admission charge, but the snack bar will be open
so come on back and grab a cup-a-joe ! As always
this jam session is open for all ages and abilities.
Beginners always welcomed !

CHANGE Coming in February ......

We are proud to announce that the up-and-coming band CONSTANT CHANGE will be performing at the Opry House on Saturday February 2nd ! Their website is constantchangebluegrassband.com to hear a sample of their music. These guys are on their way to the top. They have opened up for Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Rhonda Vincent and other great entertainers. We're especially happy to have them because two of these guys are family - Brian and Daniel Aldridge. You may be familiar with their dad, Mike Aldridge, formerly of the Bass Mountain Boys. Talent is hereditary, apparently folks and these young men have it. The band is rounded out by other very talented guys and we know you'll enjoy the results ! This is a group you do not want to miss.
Door opens at 6:30pm and the show starts about 7:00.
$8 Adults and kids 10 & under get in free with a paying adult. The snack bar will be open as usual.

The MONTHLY JAM SESSION for February will be on
Monday Feb. 11th. As you know, we start about
7:00 and wrap by 9:00pm. If you play an instrument
or are interested in learning, this is the place to be.
You'll find musicians who just love music and are
more than willing to share their knowledge and
include beginners ! Any age and any skill level
welcomed ! No admission charge, but snacks will
be available for sale. JUST A REMINDER GUYS:
Valentine's Day is Thursday Feb.14th - Don't get
caught empty-handed ! (We knew y'all would
appreciate a Heads-Up !!) Come see us !

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 !!!!