Swiftwater Returns for Opry Encore

The Sopchoppy Opry is just one show in to the New Year and already records are being shattered!  More and more Opry fans are buying season tickets now to make sure their seats are reserved for every show and many folks new to this great show place of country music are coming in to enjoy it!  And the exceptional line up of talent scheduled by the Opry’s Founder and General Manager, Mac McWaters for this season is certain to make this year the best ever!  Just look who South Bound’s guests will be for the February 28-7 pm show in historic Sopchoppy High School Auditorium!  It’s Swiftwater, Suzie Elkins along with Ken and Teresa Skipper!  Be sure to get your tickets early.  This show is expected to generate heavy ticket demand.  Call 962-3711, today!

“Swiftwater has been at the top of the invitation list ever since the band debuted on the Opry in June 2008”, says Mac.  “The fans have requested an encore performance and it is truly a pleasure for us to welcome them back to the Opry stage!  Their performance is filled with a good mix of classic country, bluegrass and Gospel music with a sprinkling of humor that is sure to please every fan,” Mac continues.  “Al and Wretha Webb are excellent musicians and possess a wonderful vocal harmony that when joined with the instrumental/vocal talents of  Amy and Joan Alderman  and Ruth Hagy, produces music most pleasing to the ear!”. Learn more about this fantastic band at their web sight, www.swiftwater.us.

Joining Swiftwater and performing the first set with South Bound Band is Tallahassee’s ‘Sweetheart of Country’ Ms. Suzie Elkins!  Suzie is a regular guest and will be the ‘on stage’ host for this show. She is a favorite of Opry fans and her rendition of country’s classic tunes are always a special treat.

Along with Suzie and South Bound, is the dynamic husband/wife duo Ken and Teresa Skipper!  Ken and Teresa performed at the Opry several years ago and continue to sing at churches and other venues around the Big Bend.

All this and a brand new South Bound Band  Show, too!  All for the price of just $8!

And if you want to eat before the show, come early and enjoy an entrée, BBQ sandwich, Hotdog , and some world class homemade desserts in the Opry Concession.  The box office and concession opens at 5:30 pm on show date.

Future 2009 shows include such groups as the Blue Shades of Grass, Bobby Connell and Hwy 27 Band, Joel Hathaway and Easy Company, Purvis Brothers Band, Messer Brothers Band, The Pink Shoelaces, Kenny Hill Band, Molly Lynn and Band, and Hoot Gibson, along with numerous individual performers!  It’s not too late to get your season tickets!  A season ticket will assure you of a reserved seat for every show.  Call 962-3711 for information or see an Opry staff member at the show, February 28.

We Look Forward to seeing You at the
Sopchoppy Opry,February 28 – 7pm
in historic Sopchoppy High School Auditorium!

Photo Credits: Swiftwater – Wretha Webb
                        Al & Wretha Webb – Wretha Webb
                        Suzie Elkins – Opry Archives 
                        Ken Skipper – Ken & Teresa Skipper

This article originally published on February 16, 2009.

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