BARRE – A mainstay of the Vermont Americana music scene will return to the stage after an eight-year hiatus. The Barre Opera House will present The Bluegrass Gospel Project (BGP) on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m.
Formed in 2000 as a one-time First Night act, the Vermont-based BGP went on to a 16-year run, earning a fan-base throughout New England and beyond. Now, they are reuniting for a Barre Opera House performance with a lineup that includes founding members Patti Casey (guitar, vocals), Paul Miller (guitar, vocals), Taylor Armerding (mandolin, vocals), Steve Light (banjo, vocals) and Andy Greene (guitar, vocals). They’ll be joined by bassist Kirk Lord, who had an eight-year tenure with the group. Joining for the first time on fiddle with vocals is the multi-talented Colin McCaffrey.
The BGP will play a student matinee for all grades on Friday, Oct. 24, “American Roots Music: A Century of Folk, Country, Gospel and Bluegrass.”
Tickets may be ordered online at barreoperahouse.org or call the Barre Opera House at (802) 476-8188. The Opera House, at 6 North Main St., is handicapped accessible and equipped for the hearing impaired.
