Our September 5, the Chrystal Opry House bluegrass event will feature Big Green Council. Members of this band are Joel Scarbrough, banjo, guitar, mandolin, Gary White, Guitar, mandolin, and Mike Barnhardt, mandolin, and Jim Carr, bass. All sing

The Upper Grassmen, our house band, will also perform. Members include Randy Keister, dobro, Don Sharp, bass, Brad Allen, banjo, Ricky Nelson, mandolin, and Vance Jones, guitar. All members sing.

Admission for this event is $5 per adult with children under 12 admitted free with an adult. Doors open at 6 and the show will begin at 7 P.M. Sandwiches and refreshments are available at the snack bar.

Our regular Bluegrass jam will be Thursday night, September 3rd at 7 pm. Doors will open at 6 as usual. Donations will be accepted at the door to defray expenses.

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.com/"