This week will be a Happy Hour edition which means there will be an interview of the featured guest in the middle of the show. This evening’s featured guest is Wyatt Ellis.
Born not far from the Great Smoky Mountains, Wyatt Ellis’ first recollection of hearing the mandolin was Bobby Osborne’s iconic solo on the Osborne Brothers’ bluegrass classic “Rocky Top.” Hearing the Tennessee bluegrass anthem echo throughout the early years of his childhood is what led Wyatt to set his sights on learning to play mandolin. With his schedule packed with school, Boy Scouts and team sports, it was hard to find time for music.
When he was almost 10 years old, Wyatt talked his dad into buying him a used mandolin so he could learn to play it just like Bobby. Soon, he began weekly mandolin lessons in his hometown and quickly developed a strong desire to attend local bluegrass jams. He told his non-musical parents that he wanted to play his new mandolin alongside other bluegrass pickers.
The COVID lockdown began just as he was forging those real-life musical friendships. Team sports, local lessons and bluegrass jams came to an abrupt end. At the same time, festivals and in-person recording sessions suddenly stopped, parking the most in-demand bluegrass musicians at home. Many of his favorite mandolin players started teaching or simply spending more time connecting within the community online.
Venue and ticketing information:
We are family friendly, but shows are 21+ unless accompanied by a guardian.
For this show you have the option of purchasing a table or a general admission ticket.
When purchasing a table you are purchasing the number of tickets that the tables seats. For example if you purchase a 4-top table you are purchasing 4 tickets
General admission tickets gain you access to the rear of the venue, behind the seated sections as well as the backyard. There are tables in both areas that are available on a first come, first served basis.
There is a garage door behind the stage that remains open in good weather so that you can enjoy the show from inside or outside.
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