Grayson Co. Bluegrass Opry Back In Action

 The Grayson County Bluegrass Opry is looking forward to a great new year of bluegrass music in 2015 with its first show of the year on Saturday, January 17th.  The monthly bluegrass music show is held on the third floor of the Old Judicial Building at 125 East White Oak Street in Leitchfield behind the Shell Station.  Guests are reminded to use the rear entrance of the building and use the elevator to access the showroom on the third floor.  Admission to the show is free, and no smoking or alcoholic beverages are permitted. 

Above: "Into the Blue" band of Hardinsburg, Kentucky.  L-R: Grant Stevenson, Ruthie Williams, Ken Williams, and Brian Stevenson. 

 Another outstanding lineup of talented regional bands will be appearing on this month’s show.  Headlining the show will be the return of the outstanding Hardinsburg band, Into the Blue, who will be making their first appearance of the season at the Grayson County Bluegrass Opry.  This four-member Breckinridge County group features banjo player and vocalist Ken Williams along with his wife, Ruthie, who plays bass.  Another family connection with the Into the Blue band involves guitar player and vocalist Brian Stevenson and his son, Grant, who performs on the mandolin and also assists with the vocals.  Into the Blue performs a variety of traditional and contemporary bluegrass songs as well as numerous gospel music selections.

Other bands appearing on this month’s local Opry show will include the McDonald Road Band of Leitchfield, who are immensely popular for their toe-tapping bluegrass and gospel quartet  arrangements.   The Porter Ridge Band of Radcliff and the Opry’s host band, Hickory Grove, will also be playing on stage.  Make plans now and mark your calendar for January 17th to see the Grayson County Bluegrass Opry. For more information, phone 270-230-9133, or visit the Opry website or FACEBOOK page.

Story and photo submitted by
Barry Downs