Deep in the heart of British Columbia's historic Cariboo Country, two generations of some of Canada's finest roots and country musicians joined Barney Bentall to put on a one of a kind event that harkens back to a simpler time. The walls of each room that the Opry visits reverberate with laughter, storytelling, and the timeless sound of contemporary songwriters steeped in tradition for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
The Grand Cariboo Opry is hosted by Barney as he works through his very humorous and highly entertaining monologues (think Prairie Home Companion) and fronts a big band consisting of the Legendary Hearts augmented with lap steel, piano (John Ellis) and fiddle (Kendel Carson). It is a dynamic evening that includes regular guests such as Ridley Bent, Leeroy Stagger, Dustin Bentall, Leslie Alexander, Wendy Bird, Romi Mayes and Cameron Latimer. Everyone plays and everyone sings... sometimes all at once. The theme is western/country/roots including the artist's own original songs as well as some classics reinterpreted for the GCO stage.
Includes a bonus 12 song audio CD!