Bluegrass grows in Tom Bean
Written by Mary Jane Farmer on 27 October 2011
From a press release issued through Chrystal Opry House. Just a Note: The bluegrass band talked about in this, the Grass Notes, are my cousins, and I can attest they are both talented and fun! I’m not even partial — much!
TOM BEAN — Our regular bluegrass jam will be Thursday night, Nov. 3rd. at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6 as usual. Donations will be accepted at the door to defray expenses. On November 5th we welcome Full Quiver and Grass Notes to our stage. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear some wonderful bluegrass music!
Members of Full Quiver are John ,who plays the banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass, and Shaun Grubb, who plays rhythm guitar, and their seven children, all of whom play instruments and sing. They are Christina, autoharp; Melody, fiddle; Faith, mandolin;John, lead guitar and bass; James, bass; Abigail, mandolin; and Joshi, guitar.
Members of Grass Notes are Larry and Jerry Shoemaker. Larry plays the banjo and Jerry plays bass. Johnnie Lucky plays the fiddle. Walter McElheney plays mandolin and sings and Christie McEleheney plays the guitar and does much of the lead singing. Their daughter, Rebecca, joins them on some songs.
Doors open at 6 pm for a 7 pm performance. Admission to this event is $6 for adults with children under 12 admitted free. The concession area has brisket sandwiches and hot dogs as well as coffee, soda, water, popcorn, and candy.
The Chrystal Opry House is located 1.5 miles west of Tom Bean or 6 miles east of Howe on FM 902 and a half mile south on White Mound Road. No alcohol is permitted and there is no smoking inside the building.
Individuals or bands interested in performing at the Chrystal Opry House should contact Bill Hayes at 903-546-6893 or http://www.chrystalopryhouse