Local musicians explore the roots of country music

WALLA WALLA-Jimmye Turner and Glenn Morrison along with five of their band member friends will perform on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Walla Walla Museum. The musicians will share traditional country songs from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century exploring the roots of country music from Appalachian Mountain tunes and old gospel songs to cowboy western and honky-tonk hits.

The songs will be sung and played on banjo, dulcimer, autoharp, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, metal and wooden steel guitars, harmonica, and standup bass. Joining Jimmye and Glenn will be Carrie Hendrix, Kate Hockersmith, Bruce DeLeonard, Trudy Ostby, and special guest, Jo Shay.

Jimmye and Glenn have been playing traditional country, gospel and bluegrass music together for over 40 years, originally in The RyeGrass String Band with Trudy and Bruce, and recently with Kate and Carrie in The Jasper Mountain Band. Jo Shay is a well-known local traditional country musician who leads Grandma and the Boys and is often heard jamming with local musicians at regional sessions.

The cost of the event is $10 general, $7 museum members. Admission will be taken at the door. Light refreshments will be served. For more details, call 509-525-7703 or see fwwm.org. The museum is located at 755 Myra Road, Walla Walla.