The Lanham Brothers Jamboree will return to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum on August 10. The iconic event has been an Owensboro staple for over 17 years, featuring brothers Barry and Randy Lanham and their slew of friends.
The Jamboree begins at 7 p.m., and tickets starting at $20 can be purchased here.
This year’s show will include Joe Christian, Elijah and Andley Christian, Jade Hagan, Erica Roberts, Jeff “Wildman” Hardesty, and the Footstompin Express Cloggers. The event always boasts an assortment of bluegrass, country, and gospel music, along with dance, skits, and plenty of crowd interaction.
“Joe is a great singer, songwriter, and musician, and we’re excited to have him and his son and daughter-in-law joining us,” Randy Lanham said. “And Ansley, Jade, and Erica – those three girls, when they sing, it’s magical; I get goosebumps the way their harmonies blend together so well.”
As in previous years, the show will be recorded for future airings on KET.
Randy attributes the show’s success to the community’s support and the many artists that have graced the stage over the years.
“We like to offer this show as an avenue for young people to expose their music and dance to others in the community and in front of a live audience,” Randy said. “This is our 17th year for the Jamboree, and we’re so proud of the fact that the community embraces the show.”
Barry said his Footstompin Express Cloggers will look to integrate traditional dance and clogging with different genres this year. He added that they have some new things planned for the audience.
“No two shows are ever the same. Each one offers a unique variety,” Barry said. “We have some new things planned to add even more audience interaction. It’s all about pairing tradition with a modern approach and variety.”
The brothers typically host three shows per year, including one in the spring, summer, and around Christmas. The Hall of Fame has established itself as the primary venue, but the show has traveled on special occasions.
The Jamboree began in 2003 at the Good Time Theatre at Diamond Lake Resort and moved to the Hall of Fame in 2019. Last year, Randy filmed one of the show’s guests, Paul Moseley, picking his guitar and posted the video to YouTube. It has currently amassed more than 1.4 million views.
Randy said traditional music and dance are in the midst of a renaissance, and there’s no better way to join in the fun than to visit the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum for the Jamboree.
