YOU Can Make A Difference !

In an effort to reach out to the community, the Scruggs Opry House will be collecting donations of canned food items to be distributed by the Belmont Community Organization (BCO) to local families in need. Bring canned food items to JAM Sessions and shows and know that you are helping people who are having a difficult time making ends meet ! This is something we can do to make a difference ! Your participation would really be appreciated....think of how much food we could donate if everyone dropped off a couple cans each time they came ! We'd like to have a really good donation by the first of December (or earlier if possible !) We tend to think of these things around the holidays, but people are in need every day. Thank you for considering helping out on this food drive !

COMING IN SEPTEMBER.......

The MONTHLY JAM SESSION for September will be on Monday September 8th from
7:00pm - 9:00pm. The door opens at 6:45. Remember to bring your friends and neighbors
to enjoy a free night of relaxed, spontaneous bluegrass ! All bluegrass musicians are welcome,
no matter your skill level. Beginners ~especially~ are encouraged to come out and pick up some tips from the ol' pros ! Snacks will be available for purchase....remember: your support keeps the door open and the music going at the Opry House ! If you aren't on our e-mail list, drop us a line
at scruggsopryhouse@yahoo.com so you can receive the latest event information ! An e-mail will go out as soon as the September schedule is complete ! Have a blast on those last minute vacations as the kids get ready to return to school ! See you at the JAM on 9/8/08 at 7:00pm !!

AUGUST 2008........

Make plans now to join us in August ! Our MONTHLY JAM SESSION for Bluegrass Musicians will be on Monday August 4th starting about 7:00 pm. As you know, the
JAM is open to everyone at no charge. The July JAM was terrific - we had folks playing inside and spilling out to the sidewalk as well ! You know we welcome all ages and abilities and we'd love to have YOU join us ! The door opens at 6:45pm.

Then, on Saturday August 9th we're happy to announce a return visit from the terrific "DEEPER SHADE OF BLUE" gospel bluegrass band ! If you've never caught a show by these guys, you MUST come and see them ! Jimmy Fraley and the fellas put on one of the very best shows around - we know you'll love it ! The door opens at 6:30pm on show night with adult admission of $8.oo~kids 10 & under get in free with a paying adult. The show actually starts at 7:00 and the snack bar will be up and running as usual with coffee, soda, ice cream, chips, etc. Be there early to claim your seat ! Hope everyone's enjoying a fun and blessed summer !

JULY JAM SESSION .....

The JULY MUSICIANS' JAM SESSION will be on MONDAY JULY 7th at 7:OO PM.
You know we usually wind it up by 9:00 to get the kids home and in the bed,
but since school's out it may run longer than usual, so come ready-n-raring to go!
There's never a charge to pick or to listen on JAM nights. The snack bar will
be open with ice cream, sodas, etc. We will NOT be scheduling a show for
the month of July because a lot of people are on vacation and because
Anthony shows the "Movies in the Park" for the City of Belmont the first
three Saturdays of the month. We encourage you to join us at the JAM and
try to take the family out to Stowe Park for the free movies on those nights
if you're in town. We will post the August schedule here and send out a notice
to the e-mail list as soon as the schedule is completed. In the meantime,
have a safe and fun summer !! HAPPY JULY 4TH AMERICA !!!!!! Fly your flag !

Is It JUNE Already ?!?!?!.......

WOW !! Where does the time go ? It was Christmas last week, right ?
Our JUNE JAM SESSION for bluegrass musicians will be this coming Monday
June 2nd at 7:00 pm. Never an admission charge to come and play or come
and listen. Beginner - to - advanced encouraged to join in the fun !
The snack bar will be open with cold sodas, ice cream, etc....all just $1 each !


Mark your calendar now for FRIDAY JUNE 13th at the Opry House. We are
proud to welcome our good friends " FIRECREEK" Bluegrass Band ! These
guys are from the Belmont area and even frequent some of our Jam Sessions.
They have also performed at Dallas' Country Kitchen, and have provided a
little bluegrass lately for the Belmont Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings.
Besides that, they're just all-around nice guys, so come out and support
the local boys !! Door opens at 6:30, and the show starts at 7:00. Admission
is $8 Adults / Kids 10 & under FREE with a paying adult. The snack bar will
be open with candy bars, ice cream, crackers, sodas, coffee.....you know
the routine. Be first in line to claim your seat !

The Scruggs Opry House family lost a good friend several days ago. You may have
known Haley Chastain (Mrs. Chris Barfield) from her longtime work at Twin Tops
Fish Camp. Please remember her family in prayer. In addition to her husband,
her family includes a young son and daughter, as well as her parents, sister, and
extended family. We rejoice that she is safe with the Lord, but she will really be missed here. Thank You.

MAY SCHEDULE....

The MAY JAM SESSION will be on Monday May 5th starting at 7:00 pm. We are having some really good turn-outs at these Jam Sessions and encourage you to join us ! There is never a charge to play or to listen. We encourage you to come especially if you are a beginning musician...the best thing for beginners is to be around people with more experience ! All ages are welcomed ! We do have drinks and snacks available for sale during the Jam Sessions. We try to finish up by 9:00 to get those kids home !



Friday MAY 9th at 7:00 PM we welcome REVONDA ROBERTS & HARVEST WIND to the Opry House.
Revonda Roberts and Harvest Wind are a Multi-Dove Award nominated 6 member bluegrass gospel group. They received a 2008 SPBGMA nomination for Bluegrass Gospel Group of The Year. Their last cd, "Ancient of The Days" lifted the bar in the bluegrass gospel genre. It was so well received among gospel and bluegrass radio that songs continue to remain on well respected music charts. Their music crossed genre lines, landing on country gospel charts as well as bluegrass and southern gospel charts. This band is known for its original material and captivating sound.
They won a statewide talent search that earned them an appearance on the legendary "Carolina Calling / Authur Smith television program. The show that they were on still appears on television. Additionally, they have been booked at New York City's Lincoln Center and Silver Dollar City and have played SPBGMA in Nashville, TN several times. They have played with just about every bluegrass group in the field today. Their music has often been selected as bluegrass association theme songs and helped to launch radio stations all across the country. The band is in such high demand that they book nearly a year in advance. They also do their part in the community playing for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hospice and Special Olympics.
They were the highest selling artist with their first record label and when they signed their next recording contract, their music became international. With no signs of slowing down, this group is preparing to have their fifth cd titled "Stillwater" coming out Spring 2008.

Please bring the neighbors and enjoy a night of good bluegrass gospel at its very best.
The door opens at 6:30 so be first and claim your spot ! Admission is $8 adults and children 10 & under get in FREE with a paying adult. Snacks, drinks, coffee, etc will be available at the snack bar.







Then on Saturday MAY 24th we're happy to have EASY PICKINS bluegrass band
join us. Door opens at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00 pm. Admission/snack info is same as show info above for the 9th. Two great opportunities for family entertainment in May !

As always, we'd like to THANK everyone who supports the Opry House ! We're thankful for the friends, musicians, family members, music fans and neighbors
who help to keep the place going ! Your support is instrumental in letting us continue to bring bluegrass to Belmont !

Coming in April

We want to make welcome AL Wood & The Smokey Ridge Boys on Saturday, April 5th at the Opry House. Al Wood has performed at many bluegrass festivals up & down the east coast. It would be impossible to list all of the various places he has performed in all these years, but to name a few:

Nashville's Grand Ole Opry (Ryman Auditorium) Several Times As Guests Of Bill Monroe

Earnest Tubs Record Shop (Midnight Jamboree).

Bill Monroes "Bean Blossom" Bluegrass Festival

Performed For US Senators In Washington, DC


WXII TV Live Radio Show 2 Years On WPAQ In Mt Airy, NC WHKY Hickory With Fiddler Jim Shumate
80% Of All Bluegrass Festivals On East Coast, Including: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia & Florida Gettysburg PA,

Winchester VA Ralph Stanley'sFestival,

Coburn VA WWVA Wheeling W.VA.
With Hershel Sizemore

AL Wood & The Smokey Ridge Boys record and perform mostly all original material and main stream traditional bluegrass.
You are sure to enjoy a night of great music from one of the pioneers of Bluegrass from this area.
Doors open at 6:30PM and music starts at 7:00PM. As always we have plenty of refreshments at the snack bar along with coffee and hot chocolate.
We look forward to seeing everybody there.