Saturday, February 8th at 8 pm (Lobby opens at 7 pm)
Celebrating its 10-Year Anniversary as a band, multi-award-winning, Celtic-American Roots music “super group”, RUNA, continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.
Two-time Florida & NC Banjo Champion & recording artist, Mary Z. Cox, returns to the Monticello Opera House bringing traditional & original mountain music on her banjos and of course a bit of Celtic for this world music evening. (Her music has been played multiple times on NPR’s Thistle & Shamrock.) And there’s more—including February birthday & Valentine’s Day fun with rumors of chocolate cake.
Mary Z. Cox, has recorded 11 CDs, plays concerts & festivals, gives workshops, and authors banjo & mountain dulcimer books. Her music’s been played on National Public Radio, Pandora, iTunes, Spotify, and traditional radio stations across the US & the BBC. Her music is on several movie soundtracks in Canada & the US. She’s won championships, taught, and played banjo and mountain dulcimer at venues across country including the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, NC, the John C. Campbell Folk School, Cal Tech, the Priceless Festival in California, the Monticello Opera House, Uncle Dave Macon Days, and the Florida Folk Festival.
Many folks know Mary Z for her “Good Morning Banjo” videos on Face Book & YouTube where she posts impromptu banjo & mountain dulcimer videos from unexpected places in the United States and around the globe. Others know her from the 2016 and 2017 Banjo Babes Calendar & compilation CD.
Tickets are $27 (discounts and upgrades are available) and may be purchased by clicking the ticket below or calling our office at 850-997-4242. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door the night of the performance.
A full bar with beer, wine and cocktails accepting cash or credit card will be available.
To Purchase Tickets:
Online: www.monticelloopeahouse.org/buy-tickets
By Phone: 850-997-4242 office
In Person: visit the Monticello Opera House in person M-F during normal business hours.
At the Door: Tickets for most performances can also be purchased at the door beginning one hour before the show start.
Gender: Female My Instruments: Goldtone ML-1 Baritone, Deering Gabriella, (the Gabriella is listed for sale at Dream Guitars) Deering GDL Custom (mermaid inlay), Deering John Hartford Open Back, Chuck Lee Custom, Cedar Mountain A2, Gibson RB250, Goldtone Elite Classic, Joe Masel cigarbox (Porkchop), Lame Horse 5 string open back, Recording King Ne Plus Ultra (openback), John Bowlin 1865 fretless, Goldtone 5 string banjo cello, Cedar Mountain Banjo Uke
Favorite Bands/Musicians: Ralph Stanley, Doc Watson, Smokey Robinson, Ry Cooder, Maria Muldair, John Balch, Steve Martin, Roberto Dala Vechio, Kishi Bashi, Claire Lynch, Dan Crary, Robin Kessinger, Steve Kilby, Tim Gardner, the StingRays, Gail Anne Admundson, Arlo Guthrie, Billy Dean, Jerimiah McClain, the Curry's-- I'm only listing live musicians because all the dead ones get plenty of notice from everyone else. :)
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