Hosted by siblings Barry and Randy, the Lanham Brothers Jamboree returns to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Aug. 6. The longstanding event features talented musicians, dancers, comedians, and more.
The event begins at 7 p.m. with the doors opening at 6; bar and concessions are available. Randy Lanham said it’s a family friendly show with ample opportunities for crowd participation and interaction, something both brothers love.
The program operates much like a variety show and features a plethora of bluegrass, country, and gospel music. During the 2-hour program, attendees can also expect to see interactive dances, comedy routines, and the two brothers going back and forth as brothers do.
“We want people to feel like they’re part of the show … We try to keep it where the crowd doesn’t know what’s coming next,” Randy said.
Randy is a renowned musician that can play a wide array of instruments, while Barry specializes in clogging and square dancing. The two have gone from performing at school assemblies to producing this annual show, which is recorded for broadcast on KET.
“The first one we did, we loved it, and we knew we had to do more of this,” Randy said. “It’s traditional stuff that we grew up with, and we’re keeping it alive with this show; we’re proud of the fact that we can pass it down.”
The tickets are $20 for preferred seating and $15 for reserved seating and can be purchased at bluegrasshall.org.
This year’s show features Jeff Hardesty, Skylar and Sophia Cain, The Bluegrass Brothers, Mackenzie Bell, Parker Malone, Lucy Jagoe Chaney, Emmie Kate Williams, and The Footstompin Express Cloggers.
Read here about the show’s humble beginnings and decorated history from last year’s story.
“The Jamboree has evolved tremendously over the years,” Barry said. “Everyone needs to try and purchase their tickets in advance — the event always sells out.”
