Bryon McMurry

The Earl Scruggs Center is honored to present An Evening with Bryon McMurry and Billy Cardine Friday, November 18th. The Center's Great Hall will be the site for this special event. Michelle Garey, Earl Scruggs Center Board member, said "Bryon McMurry (banjo) and Billy Cardine (slide guitar and dobro) are best known in our region for their band Acoustic Syndicate, whose unique blend of rock and bluegrass music combined with thought-provoking lyrics is a local sensation. Collectively, Bryon and Billy have performed at Farm Aid, Bonnaroo, Merlefest, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center and the Ryman Auditorium, just to name a few.
Like Earl Scruggs, whose memory the Earl Scruggs Center honors each day, Bryon and Billy are amazingly talented musicians who have taken their instruments to new heights through innovation and experimentation. Expect to hear some Scruggs classics as well as original, modern arrangements. As the title of one of Billy's recent albums suggests, the music will be "looking forward as well as looking back." What a treat!
We are so excited to offer this experience at the Earl Scruggs Center! We believe events like this remind us of the rich musical history of our community, while showcasing current talent to celebrate and enjoy. Please join us on November 18!"
This standing room only event will provide a social hour and opportunity for guests to meet McMurry and Cardine between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Newgrass Brewing Company and The String Bean are partnering with the Earl Scruggs Center to provide food and beverages for sale during the event. Music begins at 7:00 pm. McMurry, a Cleveland County native, said "The fact that we have in our town an establishment that will forever immortalize the soul and spirit of a true musical visionary who influenced every banjo player from his time forward is truly amazing. It's something I am proud to be a part of. For most banjo players, it always comes back to the Scruggs roll."
Following the event, guests may want to continue the evening with a visit to Newgrass Brewing Company.
Event admission $5.00. Standing room only (no seating). Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
For details or to purchase tickets go to www.EarlScruggsCenter.org or visit Earl Scruggs Center Guest Services during regular operating hours.
This performance is made possible by the generous donation of a private supporter of the Earl Scruggs Center.
The Center is free to Cleveland County residents with valid ID on Wednesdays. Regular hours of operation are Wednesday 10 am-6 pm, Thursday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm. Learn more about the Earl Scruggs Center: Music & Stories from the American South and upcoming events and programs by calling 704-487-6233 or visiting www.earlscruggscenter.org.
The Earl Scruggs Center is a project of Destination Cleveland County, Inc., a non-profit 501©3 whose mission is to unite our county's history, heritage, culture and arts to create a vibrant economy while embracing the future and preserving the past.