Metamora Mandolin Gathering

09/17/2024

Roger Banister is bringing his bluegrass band to the Opry Barn on Sat. Always a good show!! Make your table reservations now on our website

Banister Bluegrass Band - Bluegrass Night at the MPA Opry Barn Saturday, Sept 21 2024, doors at 6 PM show begins at 6:30 This reserves one table with seating for up to two people Food available for purchase on site

06/30/2024

July issue of Bluegrass Unlimited has a story about the new program in Owensboro that Scott Napier is heading up.

05/01/2024

Great stiry

The Amazon returns employee wasn’t at work the day one of her colleagues at a California warehouse found a small, furry stowaway in a box mailed six days earlier from Utah. But Brandy Hunter got the call anyway.

04/29/2024

Kimble Mandolins stolen in California

Two Kimble Mandolins Stolen

04/23/2024

Current plan for lunch this year is Blue Umbrella's famous Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac n Cheese, or Blue Umbrella's Veggie Lasagna. Tossed Salad, plus the bagels and such that we usually have around.

04/16/2024

If you're just getting started in mandolin, and spending a day seems a bit much, consider the Mandolin 101, two workshops for $60.

Mandolin 101 consists of two sessions Learn the basics of starting out on the mandolin, or brush up your rusty skills. 9 AM Andra Faye offers Mandolin from Scratch 10:30 AM Scott Napier offers Tips & Tricks to Play Faster

04/12/2024

You have a couple of days left!
Use the Promo Code MAND2024

04/10/2024

workshop descriptions

Pentatonic scales are responsible for many of the most recognizable licks and melodies of all time. The guitar lick from “My Girl”, the melody of “Amazing Grace”, Lester Flatt’s famous G-run are examples of major pentatonic scales. Classic rock songs “Voodoo Child” (Jimi Hendrix) and ....

04/10/2024

The clock is ticking. April 15th the promo code expires. MAND2024 to get the full day of workshops for only $99

03/09/2024

Just a reminder. Register before April 15th and use the code MAND2024 to get a full day of workshops for only $99.

03/03/2024

Lauren is going to be at the Station Inn next Sunday.

One week from today! We’re getting ready for our official album release at the world famous Station Inn 💥 Won’t you come join us? Tickets can be purchased at the door at 7PM CT, downbeat at 8PM 🎟️

Artwork by Mike Armistead ✨

02/18/2024

In the Early Bird Registration Sweepstakes, Alec Bohuk beat out Zac Hilbert by 20 minutes this morning.

02/17/2024

Registration is live!
At least I hope so.
Let me know if you run into any issues.

02/16/2024

Instructors for 2024:
Don Julin
Scott Napier Mandolin
Lauren The Price Sisters Napier
Andra Faye
Caleb Christopher Edwards

02/12/2024

Lauren's going to be at the Grand Ole Opry in March!!!

We are thrilled to share with you that one of our biggest dreams is coming true next month. We are honored, incredibly excited, and still in a bit of disbelief to share that we’ll be making our debut on the Grand Ole Opry with our incredible bandmates Bobby, Conner, and Trevor on Wednesday, March 27th. ⭕️💙

02/08/2024

Nice story in the Owensboro paper about Scott's new position

Owensboro Community and Technical College will soon be one of only a handful of nationwide schools offering a Bluegrass and Traditional Music program. Beginning this fall, students can enroll in the program to obtain an associate of science in traditional music studies.

07/16/2023

Cup O'Joe will be at the Opry Barn on Sunday, Aug 6th. Table Reservations are on line on metamorampa.org on the Store page. There are still a few available, but the show is filling up fast. Admission will be $10 at the door on the day of show, if there are any seats left.

04/29/2023

Lunch time socializing

04/29/2023

Or just hang out

04/29/2023

Come shop

04/28/2023

Tee shirt

04/27/2023

If you're going to be in town this weekend for the Metamora Mandolin Gathering, there are music events at the Boundless Ways of Grace planned for Sat evening and Sunday service.

04/22/2023

Lunch Menu:
Mary's Sliders
Blue Umbrella Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac n Cheese
Salad

Trish makes a Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese too, should we get a pan of that as well?

Several places will be open in town that weekend if anyone wants to explore for lunch