
August 2022
Silas Powell & The Powell Family at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Silas Powell and The Powell Family Band is a 3 piece family Band from Doddridge County, West Virginia. Teenager Silas has been wowing audiences with his mandolin and fiddle skills for several years now. The Powell Family Band is a traditional bluegrass band but plays a wide variety of Bluegrass from Gospel to New Grass. Silas Powell – mandolin/fiddle/vocals Josh Powell - vocals/bass/guitar/mandolin Jeff Powell – vocals/guitar/bass /harmonica Seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Silas-and-The-Powell-Family-Band
Find out more »Carpenter Ants with special guest John Ellison at Jerry Run Summer Theater
The Carpenter Ants return to our stage but without Charlie T who left this world in 2021, the result of COVID. He is deeply missed by all who knew him but as he would have wanted, the music goes on. Michael Lipton, Jupie Little, and Ted Harrison welcomed singer-songwriter Mark Bates into their fold as a permanent member. And joining them for their Jerry Run appearance will be the legendary WV-born John Ellison, who wrote and first recorded the much-recorded hit stong, "Some Kind of Wonderful." Charlie…
Find out more »The Masons at Jerry Run Summer Theater
THE MASONS are an Americana acoustic rock duo. (Or trio) Showcasing their mountain roots, THE MASONS deliver a high-energy show of their original music and unique arrangements of familiar tunes, and have developed a knack for rearranging and infusing their music with sweet vocal harmonies, and a toe-tappin' Masons twist, creating a freshness that is as exciting as it is familiar. Since forming nearly 10 years ago, The Masons have logged 1000+ live shows, and released their first CD in…
Find out more »September 2022
Daniel Lilly and The Lilly Mountaineers at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Daniel Lilly grew up steeped in bluegrass as part of the legendary Everett Lilly family bluegrass band. He carries on the tradition with the Lilly Mountaineers, delivering a dash of comedy with a powerful country and bluegrass sound. They are an interactive band that loves to get the audience involved. Daniel Lilly, Greg Treadway, Andy Price, and Rad Lewis. Seats for this show are $7 and reservations are welcome. URL: https://www.facebook.com/lillymountaineers/
Find out more »Jim Davidson Band at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Jim and Diane have been playing traditional country, bluegrass, and original music since the 70’s. Jim has each recorded on national record labels and have appeared on numerous radios and tv shows across the country. Jim was born in Buckhannon. He is a multitalented musician and vocalist. He plays guitar, fiddle, and piano. Rounding out the groups live show is Diane, Jim’s wife, on the drums. Diane is originally from the state of Illinois. Together the group's love of traditional country…
Find out more »Soldiers of the Cross at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Soldiers of the Cross, is a bluegrass gospel group from Buckhannon, WV. Soldiers of the Cross is a strictly gospel bluegrass group from Upshur County, known far and wide for their amazing four-part harmonies and their selection of both traditional and contemporary songs. Musicians include Kevin Johnson – bass, Ernie Johnson – banjo, Chad Lewis – banjo, and Dan Blake – guitar. If you've heard their soul-soothing sound before, you will know why they continue to be a perennial favorite at JRST! Seats for this show are $5…
Find out more »18 Strings at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Please Note: As planned, this Saturday will feature the acoustic Americana band 18 Strings from Morgantown; the WVWC Appalachian Ensemble will not be opening for them as the program has been discontinued. Come out for a great evening of covers and original tunes with the ever-entertaining Andy Tuck, along with mandolin master Chris Jones, vocalist extraordinaire Helen Jones, and most versatile bassist Greg Thurman. You'll be glad you did! Seats for this show are $6 and reservations are welcome. URL: https://www.facebook.com/18stringsWV/info
Find out more »October 2022
Norfolk & Southern at Jerry Run Summer Theater
Norfolk and Southern is another longtime favorite at JRST, and have closed the season for us for many years in a row. They are based in north central West Virginia and bring lots of veteran talent to their bluegrass repertoire, playing a crowd-pleasing mix of traditional, contemporary, gospel, and original material. Mark Gainer---Guitar, Mark Lynch---Mandolin, Rick Cleavenger---Banjo, Jerry Helmick---Lead Guitar Seats for this show are $5 and reservations are welcome.
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