Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival set to kick off 27th fall production Nov. 10
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The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival kicks off Friday, Nov. 10, at the Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington. This is a biannual acoustic music event that occurs each March and November and is celebrating its 27th production this fall. It’s a homecoming of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and fans gathering to commemorate bluegrass, a truly American style of music.
Festival doors open Friday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m., with performances by host band and the 2017 International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year winners, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers; the IBMA’s five-time Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley; Steve Gulley & New Pinnacle; and Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys. Guests will also be entertained by the Lonesome River Band, who are celebrating a 35th anniversary and feature the IBMA’s five-time Banjo Player of the Year, Sammy Shelor.
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The award-winning talent continues on Saturday, Nov. 11, with performances by Remington Ryde; the IBMA’s 2016 Male Vocalist of the Year, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass; the Larry Stephenson Band; the award-winning Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; and a special appearance by Bluegrass Hall of Fame member, Paul Williams. Paul Williams will join fellow Bluegrass Hall of Fame member, Doyle Lawson, along with Joe Mullins for a special performance to conclude the evening.
The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival is an excellent family-friendly entertainment value. In addition to two full days of award-winning music, there will be a Jam Session Central area for pickers and everyone will have an opportunity enter to win door prizes as well as wonderful raffle prizes including a Deering Goodtime banjo, Morgan Monroe Mandolin and tickets to the Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Bluegrass Classic. An instrument check, food, and various vendors offer value-added extras to all attendees in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment. Guests will enjoy shopping for everything from instruments and musicians accessories to jewelry.
The Roberts Centre also includes a Holiday Inn hotel, Max and Erma’s Restaurant and RV parking, adding to the comfort and convenience of the attendees. Located 12 miles south of Xenia, five miles north of Wilmington at the intersection of US 68 and I-71, Exit 50, the Roberts Centre is convenient to fans from all over Ohio and neighboring states. This accessible location is less than an hour drive from Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus.
Advance ticket sales are available through Nov. 4; general admission passes are $35 for one day or $65 for two days. Ticket sales resume at the door during the festival at 10 a.m. daily for $5 more. General admission seating for children 16 and under is free with an adult ticket purchase. Tickets are available now at www.somusicfest.com or by calling the box office at 937-372-5804.
Media sponsorship is provided by Classic Country Radio, WBZI AM 1500 and FM 100.3, WKFI AM 1090 and WEDI AM 1130 and FM 105.5, with additional sponsorship support provided by Rue Farms Rustic Potato Chips, Deering Banjos and GHS Strings.
About the Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival:
The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival is held twice annually in March and November. It features nationally known acoustic music groups, including pioneers of bluegrass music, as well as a sampling of up and coming bands. The goal is to feature bluegrass, old-time, and gospel music, combined with family fun and educational opportunities in an entertaining, smoke- and alcohol-free environment. Visit www.somusicfest.com for more information.
About Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers:
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers (JMRR) provide an energetic mix of quality bluegrass and gospel music, and have maintained a national demand due to their professionalism and successful, heavily played recordings. They have toured full-time since 2011, including headlining the 2015 National Folk Festival in addition to dozens of bluegrass festivals nationwide. In May 2016, JMRR made their first European tour in Switzerland and the UK. They have released seven successful recordings, all earning global airplay and exposure. Their all-gospel album, Sacred Memories, was released in April 2016 and the song “Sacred Memories,” featuring guest vocals by Sharon White Skaggs and Ricky Skaggs, won IBMA’s 2017 Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year. Their most recent album, “The Story We Tell,” was released in August 2017 and been a mainstay on the bluegrass charts. They are now regular guests on the Grand Ole Opry, appearing consistently since 2013. A contributing factor to JMRR’s success is their active marketing capabilities, due to Mullins’ network of radio stations in the Midwest, including a 24/7 webcast. Visit www.radioramblers.com for more information.
Festival doors open Friday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m., with performances by host band and the 2017 International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year winners, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers; the IBMA’s five-time Female Vocalist of the Year, Dale Ann Bradley; Steve Gulley & New Pinnacle; and Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys. Guests will also be entertained by the Lonesome River Band, who are celebrating a 35th anniversary and feature the IBMA’s five-time Banjo Player of the Year, Sammy Shelor.
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The award-winning talent continues on Saturday, Nov. 11, with performances by Remington Ryde; the IBMA’s 2016 Male Vocalist of the Year, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass; the Larry Stephenson Band; the award-winning Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; and a special appearance by Bluegrass Hall of Fame member, Paul Williams. Paul Williams will join fellow Bluegrass Hall of Fame member, Doyle Lawson, along with Joe Mullins for a special performance to conclude the evening.
The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival is an excellent family-friendly entertainment value. In addition to two full days of award-winning music, there will be a Jam Session Central area for pickers and everyone will have an opportunity enter to win door prizes as well as wonderful raffle prizes including a Deering Goodtime banjo, Morgan Monroe Mandolin and tickets to the Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Bluegrass Classic. An instrument check, food, and various vendors offer value-added extras to all attendees in a smoke- and alcohol-free environment. Guests will enjoy shopping for everything from instruments and musicians accessories to jewelry.
The Roberts Centre also includes a Holiday Inn hotel, Max and Erma’s Restaurant and RV parking, adding to the comfort and convenience of the attendees. Located 12 miles south of Xenia, five miles north of Wilmington at the intersection of US 68 and I-71, Exit 50, the Roberts Centre is convenient to fans from all over Ohio and neighboring states. This accessible location is less than an hour drive from Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus.
Advance ticket sales are available through Nov. 4; general admission passes are $35 for one day or $65 for two days. Ticket sales resume at the door during the festival at 10 a.m. daily for $5 more. General admission seating for children 16 and under is free with an adult ticket purchase. Tickets are available now at www.somusicfest.com or by calling the box office at 937-372-5804.
Media sponsorship is provided by Classic Country Radio, WBZI AM 1500 and FM 100.3, WKFI AM 1090 and WEDI AM 1130 and FM 105.5, with additional sponsorship support provided by Rue Farms Rustic Potato Chips, Deering Banjos and GHS Strings.
About the Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival:
The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival is held twice annually in March and November. It features nationally known acoustic music groups, including pioneers of bluegrass music, as well as a sampling of up and coming bands. The goal is to feature bluegrass, old-time, and gospel music, combined with family fun and educational opportunities in an entertaining, smoke- and alcohol-free environment. Visit www.somusicfest.com for more information.
About Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers:
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers (JMRR) provide an energetic mix of quality bluegrass and gospel music, and have maintained a national demand due to their professionalism and successful, heavily played recordings. They have toured full-time since 2011, including headlining the 2015 National Folk Festival in addition to dozens of bluegrass festivals nationwide. In May 2016, JMRR made their first European tour in Switzerland and the UK. They have released seven successful recordings, all earning global airplay and exposure. Their all-gospel album, Sacred Memories, was released in April 2016 and the song “Sacred Memories,” featuring guest vocals by Sharon White Skaggs and Ricky Skaggs, won IBMA’s 2017 Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year. Their most recent album, “The Story We Tell,” was released in August 2017 and been a mainstay on the bluegrass charts. They are now regular guests on the Grand Ole Opry, appearing consistently since 2013. A contributing factor to JMRR’s success is their active marketing capabilities, due to Mullins’ network of radio stations in the Midwest, including a 24/7 webcast. Visit www.radioramblers.com for more information.