Jerry Run Summer Theater
Welcome to the seventh summer season starting soon at the Jerry Run Summer Theater.
Our 2009 music season promises to delight bluegrass lovers from near and far! Saturday nights are devoted to bluegrass in its many shades, from traditional to newgrass and Gospel. Add some great country and classic rock and roll, and you have our 2009 line-up.
We'll start off the summer April 25 with Allegheny Outback Bluegrass. Also returning for shows this year are The Matheny Family, The Douglas Brothers, Third String, River's Edge, Glorybound, Norfolk and Southern, Mountain Fury, Whittaker Station, Hard Times, Ted and Shirley, Chester Winkler, BettyJo and Countryairs, and Laurel Creek. Mark Chapman will be here Labor Day weekend as part of the Holly River Festival.
As word of the Jerry Run Summer Theater spreads, more bands contact us to play here. This year’s schedule includes several first-time-to-our-stage bands: Jim and Valerie Gabehart from Hamlin, WV will be here May 9. We’re looking forward to Miller’s Creek bluegrass band from Rock Creek, South Carolina. Then there's Jumpin’ Thyme bluegrass from Valley Head, Last Call Bluegrass from Charleston, WV, 23 Special Bluegrass from Dodridge County, and Soldiers of the Cross Gospel Bluegrass from Buckhannon. Lizzy Long will be here with her new band. Full Cirkle is a rock, variety, 60’s band and they‘ll be here Friday July 3rd.
We hope you will join us for a summer evening of spirit-lifting harmonies, skillful picking, and down-home fun.
Sorry, the Little Roy and Lizzy show is sold out
2009 SCHEDULE
All shows start at 7:oo
Admission is $5 adults, $3 under 12, and under 3 free
April
25 Saturday Allegheny Outback Bluegrass
Olen Selman – banjo, Delmer Clevenger – bass, Sonny Neff – mandolin, John Truman – guitar, Allegheny Outback is a dynamic bluegrass band based in and around Webster County. They have been a perennial favorite and are back again this year for our opening night, playing their own special blend of traditional bluegrass.
May
2 Saturday The Matheny Family
Rick Matheny - Guitar (3 finger style) Erin Matheny - Guitar (flat top), lead vocals Kacey Matheny - Mandolin, harmony vocals. Joined by their bass slappin, dobro slidin, and banjo pickin friends.
http://themathenyfamily.tripod.com/
9 Saturday Jim and Valerie Gabehart
Band members include Jim Gabehart, Valerie Gabehart, Brandon Shuping, Corey Hensley, Amy Gabehart
Jim & Valerie Gabehart’s excellent adventure! After marrying in 1981, they began a musical partnership which has lasted 27 years (and counting). After forming the group STEADFAST in 1982 and performing bluegrass music throughout West Virginia and surrounding states for the next fifteen years, Jim & Valerie spent the next ten years focusing on raising their children (Jimmy & Amy), playing primarily gospel music closer to home. When their youngest left home for college, they began work on putting together a new group and getting back out on the road. After finding the right combination of musicians, working on new material, updating promotional materials, recording, and entry into the wonderful world of the internet with this website, Jim & Valerie are ready to hit the stage with enthusiasm and excitement! While firmly rooted in traditional bluegrass music, Jim & Valerie have composed original songs and arrangements and are not just a “cover” band. They have played hundreds of every imaginable type of venue and event and offer not only great music, but also experience and professionalism.
http://Jim and Valerie Gabehart
16 Saturday The Douglas Brothers
Dave Douglas – banjo, Art Douglas - guitar, Roy Turner - bass. The Douglas Brothers have been regular performers at Jerry Run Summer Theater, often in combination with other talented friends. Original songwriting, smooth bluegrass pickin', and brotherly humor is their stock in trade.
23 Saturday Third String
Jason Miller-guitar, Joey Miller-mandolin, Dave Beam-banjo, Jeff Beam-fiddle, Jeff Todd-bass. A longtime favorite of local bluegrass fans, Third String’s heartfelt harmonies, lively stage presence, and enthusiastic musicianship show in all they do. Once you hear them, you’ll be a fan too.
http://www.myspace.com-3rdstringbluegrass
June
6 Saturday Rivers Edge
Dave Thomas-guitar, Dave Clutter-mandolin, Dave Dowdle-banjo, Dave Sizemore-bass
13 Saturday Miller's Creek
Band members are Ken Scoggins, Doug Rankin, Gentleman Bill Scoggins, Joe Coffey
Ken Scoggins & Miller's Creek is a traditional, all acoustic bluegrass band formed in 1999 following a yearly jam session at the city park in Newport, Tn. Since that time Miller's Creek has been performing for receptive crowds at many large bluegrass venues. The band has logged nearly 10,000 miles per month during its' busiest seasons and has produced five recording projects. The band receives a significant amount of both radio and television programming each year. Current and former members have worked with the Larry Stephenson, Marty Raybon, and Raymond Fairchild Bands.
http://www.kenscoggins.com/intro.html
14 Sunday Glorybound
Gospel show from Ohio. They play bluegrass, country, and traditional gospel. Allan Noble – vocals and mandolin, Jeff Noble – vocals, guitar and harmonica, Terry Clevenger – vocals and guitar,
http://gloryboundohio.com/index.html
20 Saturday No One You Know
West Virginia's foremost up-and-coming Bluegrass band "No One You Know" comes from all over the Mountain State. Members of the band: Don Anderson, Ramie Bennett, Lance Gainer, Bruce Jones, and Rachel Burge, each bring a unique genre of play to each performance.
http://www.myspace.com/bandnooneyouknow
July
3 Friday Full Cirkle
Good friends, Patty, Phil, Ronnie, Pat, Gregg and Sonny make up the group FULL CIRKLE. Playing together for over 30 years under a variety of different names, FULL CIRKLE has done just as we are called, we have come “full circle”. This group of players and singers has bounced from Easy Listening to Classic Variety Rock and Roll, to the 60’s music, the present Classics, as well as some of their own, even fronting such groups as Shenandoah, the Vandells and Chris Cagle.Coming from Philippi, WV, home of the 1st Land Battle of the Civil War, we are:
FULL CIRKLE Classic Variety Philippi, WV 26416
4 Saturday Norfolk and Southern
Mark Gainer---Rhythm Guitar, Mark Lynch---Mandolin, Rick Cleavenger---Banjo, Jerry Helmick---Lead Guitar, Tracy Curtis---Bass "Norfolk and Southern" is a north central West Virginia-based bluegrass and gospel band playing a mixture of traditional, contemporary, and original material along with good, clean humor for a action packed show for all ages. They were chosen to play at the grand opening of Carhartt Company headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
11 Saturday Jumpin' Thyme
Jumpin’ Tyme’s music is a joyful blend of traditional and popular styles. Their repertoire includes original and traditional compositions and incorporates the music of popular artists like Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ronnie Milsap and numerous bluegrass artists.
Randy Tucker (guitar, vocals), Diane Cash (bass, vocals), Wayne Cash (dobro, vocals), Danny Reed (banjo). All members are seasoned musicians, having performed many years.
18 Saturday Hard Times
This group plays traditional bluegrass music that includes Flatt and Scruggs, Bill Monroe,the Stanley Brothers, and the Dillards. .The band consists of: Rick Pack, from Barboursville. He plays mandolin and does most of the lead singing. Clint Hoskinson from Gassaway, plays guitar and sings baritone. Traci, Clint's wife, plays upright bass. Clint's mom, Retha Moss, plays banjo and sings tenor.
August
1 Saturday Whittaker Station
Whittaker Station is a bluegrass band playing a variety of traditional, modern, instrumental, and gospel tunes. The group consists of Brad Linton (guitar), Scott Wayne (banjo), Bruce Jones (dobro), George Long (bass), and Lisa Pattison (fiddle).
http://www.whittakerstation.com/index.htm
8 Saturday Ted and Shirley Jackson
Ted and Shirley Jackson are from Craigsville, West Virginia.
14 Friday Chester Winkler
Chester Winkler is from Webster Springs, WV. He plays a variety of classic rock, country, and gospel.
15 Saturday Betty Jo and Countryaires
Members of the band are: Betty Jo and Charlie Heater of Orlando, Raymond Rhoades, Fairchance, Penn., Jim Uhler, and Dana "Almost Famous" Murphy, Clarksburg. This award-winning band is led by the husband and wife team of Charlie and Betty Jo Heater, of Orlando, WV. They specialize in traditional country music, accompanied by pedal steel guitar and drums, and are sure to please fans of old-style country.
21 Friday Street Legal Reunion
Members of the band include:
Johnny "Smoke" Hamrick - drums,
Jeff Cochran - guitar and vocals,
Tim Wyatt - lead vocals and guitar,
Debb Gore - keyboards and vocals,
22 Saturday Mountain Fury
Mountain Fury is a bluegrass band that is made up of young people. This is the first year that Mountain Fury hasn’t been an all girl band. Mountain Fury consists of Rachel Singleton. She is a Summersville, West Virginia native, state mandolin champion, and a great singer. A resident of Doddridge County, West Virginia, Eileen Marsh adds guitar, some deep voiced vocals and often tells some jokes, usually at someone else’s expense. Robin Singleton sings and plays the upright bass. She adds beautiful vocals that will send chills down your spine. The group is rounded out by Alum Bridge, WV banjo player, Richie Jones. He is the newest addition to the group. Mountain Fury loves what they do and love making people smile through their music. They're 'Great Sounding Bluegrass...With a Different Look for 2009!
http://www.myspace.com/mountainfury
September
5 Saturday Mark Chapman
Mark Allen Chapman is a Southern Gospel soloist from in Medina, Ohio. He travels throughout Ohio, West Virginia and surrounding states captivating audiences with his warmth, uplifting Christian message, and powerful vocals.
12 Saturday The Last Call
The Last Call Band was formed by 4 guys that had played together in different bands through out the years. They decided to get together and form a band. The members include Sugg Thomas on the bass, Rodney Miles on the mandolin, Jim Lester on the banjo, and Curtis Cavender on the guitar. They enjoy playing bluegrass and gospel music.
http://profile.myspace.com/thelastcallbluegrass
19 Saturday 23 Special
23 Special is based out of Doddridge County. Featuring band leader Johnnie Shields with Mark and Debbie Matheney. Tom Landis, Nathaniel Linger, and Rob Hoover from Upshur County. The band sings in duet, three and four part harmonies depending upon the arrangement. Backed by guitar, bass, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and dobro. CD's, and DVD's are available.
26 Saturday Laurel Creek
Jerry Hamrick – guitar, Jason Bragg – banjo, Carl Hypes – guitar and vocals, Sam Gray – baritone, Jousha Brown – mandolin, fiddle, vocals, Kim Brown – bass, fiddle, vocals, Laurel Creek is a talented six member bluegrass band from the Summersville area. They perform a blend of traditional bluegrass and gospel, showcasing their skillful vocal harmonies.
October
3 Saturday Soldiers of the Cross Gospel Bluegrass
Kevin Johnson – bass, Ernie Johnson – banjo, Chad Lewis – banjo, Dan Blake – guitar
http://soldiersofthecrossgospel.com./
10 Saturday Lizzy Long and Little Roy Lewis
Our grand finale features Lizzy Long and Little Roy Lewis
http://www.littleroyandlizzy.com