tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post3258583826692779283..comments2024-03-29T11:26:16.652-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 1/29 & 1/30fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-57537469905915322452016-01-31T17:16:43.036-05:002016-01-31T17:16:43.036-05:00Appreciate the tips. I ended up getting a midtown/...Appreciate the tips. I ended up getting a midtown/music row hotel as the downtown ones were too expensive for my budget. With the amount of parking at the Opry I don't mind driving there and back, but didn't want to be driving around downtown. I'll be going to Friday night's show and am excited to see Little Big Town, Joe Diffie, and especially Restless Heart. Those 3 are great representatives of 3 "eras" of country music (80s, 90s, current) that I like. Maybe there will be a surprise or 2 with it being the first show of the season back at the Opry House. Going to try and get tickets for the Bluebird Cafe Saturday and then wander around downtown Sunday, although I'll do 2 nights downtown if Bluebird sells out before I can get tickets. I also did end up with an up close but way to the side seat for Friday. As long as you can see the artists I think it'll work out. <br /><br />Open to any "must-visit" establishments, especially any that specialize in 80s and 90s country.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-22820002356889325232016-01-31T17:16:00.462-05:002016-01-31T17:16:00.462-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427960253977868981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-49969581435832497502016-01-31T13:22:25.768-05:002016-01-31T13:22:25.768-05:00Actually what I meant was that if you are sitting ...Actually what I meant was that if you are sitting on the sides, the view is more limited. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-45254310196839543582016-01-31T13:21:16.104-05:002016-01-31T13:21:16.104-05:00Joe, enjoy your trip to the Opry next weekend. Hop...Joe, enjoy your trip to the Opry next weekend. Hopefully you have a good evening as I see that Roy Clark, Ricky Skaggs and Little Big Town are among those being advertised. The Opry is back at the Grand Ole Opry House starting next week so in the Opryland area there really isn't anything in true walking distance to the Opry House unless you consider the mall. Across the street is The Nashville Palace and John A's. Really not much else in that area. You really have to go downtown on Broadway for all the honky tonks, and yes, they are still all there in the area around the Ryman. <br /><br />As far as seating in the Opry House, the close you get, the more limited the view is of the stage. You can see the artists just fine as they are down in front, but you will not be able to see the backdrop or most of the band members. There are video screens so you can see everything by looking up at those. Personally, I would sit back a little bit in the center versus on the side. Anything in section 3, 4 or 5 will give you a good seat. And remember if you sit in the balcony, you are no longer allowed to go down to the lower level and up to the stage to take pictures. Have fun and enjoy. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-36540135223331012322016-01-30T21:09:51.017-05:002016-01-30T21:09:51.017-05:00Minor correction to my previous comment.
Holly Wil...Minor correction to my previous comment.<br />Holly Williams can single–handedly rescue a show!<br />"Waiting on June" is a CLASSIC and the kind of song the 'Opry needs more of.<br />Now for the "dare to dance game" from Dollar General....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111248376319647136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-79138634892573004612016-01-30T20:48:54.297-05:002016-01-30T20:48:54.297-05:00I would have been thrilled to attend Friday's ...I would have been thrilled to attend Friday's 'Opry.<br />Tonight's is probably the weakest in months (my opinion).<br />Four 'Opry members?Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-67818005875905611912016-01-30T17:16:11.013-05:002016-01-30T17:16:11.013-05:00Considering making my first trip to the Opry next ...Considering making my first trip to the Opry next weekend. Anyone have tips about good/bad seats, places to stay (preferably within walking distance of the honky tonks), things to do, etc.? Specifically, do the seats on the far side still allow a decent view of the whole stage, or would it be better to sit further back but toward the center of the stage?Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-55002005379008714572016-01-29T20:44:03.929-05:002016-01-29T20:44:03.929-05:00Regarding the Jean Shepard hosting, that was Buckl...Regarding the Jean Shepard hosting, that was Buckley's Record Shop portion of the Opry. Each week an Opry member would have an album or 2 featured on that portion and would normally sing 2 songs from the featured album(s). On that segment, there would often be a hosting member who normally didn't host.Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13923631716045202449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-88928339603648414252016-01-29T20:22:35.209-05:002016-01-29T20:22:35.209-05:00For those who missed it, Eddie Stubbs and Vince Gi...For those who missed it, Eddie Stubbs and Vince Gill had a big announcement today. Vince will be celebrating 25 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday August 13. There will be 2 shows that night. I would imagine that will be one of the biggest nights of the year at the Opry and I already have my ticket for both shows. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-21983551222969201462016-01-29T09:02:24.710-05:002016-01-29T09:02:24.710-05:00Anytime. We're all praying for Mel!
Frank A.Anytime. We're all praying for Mel!<br /><br />Frank A.Anonymous in Kingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556547951076830166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-47630222305250444272016-01-29T08:37:56.610-05:002016-01-29T08:37:56.610-05:00Thanks for the update Frank. Here is hoping for th...Thanks for the update Frank. Here is hoping for the best for Mel and the family. Any surgery on an 83 year old can be a serious situation. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-70261605692439288632016-01-28T23:55:55.588-05:002016-01-28T23:55:55.588-05:00Glad to hear that Bonnie is cancer free!
Frank Ap...Glad to hear that Bonnie is cancer free!<br /><br />Frank AppersonAnonymous in Kingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556547951076830166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-78805668422927996292016-01-28T23:10:24.236-05:002016-01-28T23:10:24.236-05:00In more positive news: Bonnie Brown is cancer free...In more positive news: Bonnie Brown is cancer free! Maxine Brown posted that update on facebook. It's great to hear of something good happening in her life after some recent family tragedies she's had to deal with lately. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-28880916304064766232016-01-28T22:45:44.284-05:002016-01-28T22:45:44.284-05:00Update on Mel Tills - From "The Boot," J...Update on Mel Tills - From "The Boot," January 28, 2016:Country singer Pam Tillis has put out a call for prayers for her father, Mel Tillis, as he continues to recover from a recent surgery.<br /><br />“Dad is not healing as quickly as we would like …,” Pam Tillis writes on Facebook. “We ask for your continued prayers, and we’ll update everyone soon … He’s a trooper.”<br /><br />Mel Tillis underwent colon surgery at Nashville’s Centennial Medical Center on Jan. 8. Following the surgery, rumors began circulating that the country icon was in critical condition; however, the reports, which originated with tweets from fellow artists, were greatly exaggerated. At the time, Tillis’ publicist said that he was “on the road to recovery … doing fine and on the right track.”<br /><br />In response to Pam Tillis’ Facebook post, Mel Tillis’ publicist tells Country Rebel simply that the singer has been in the hospital since his surgery.<br /><br />Mel Tillis rose to fame in the 1970s and was inducted into both the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. The 83-year-old has been touring regularly recently; he was scheduled to be part of the week-long Country Music Cruise earlier this month, but was replaced in the lineup by Bobby Bare due to his surgery.<br />In 2014, Tillis underwent emergency heart surgery.<br /><br />From Frank Apperson<br /><br /><br />Anonymous in Kingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556547951076830166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-77725880542754562212016-01-28T15:28:27.842-05:002016-01-28T15:28:27.842-05:00We mentioned Curtis Potter passing the other day. ...We mentioned Curtis Potter passing the other day. Is only Opry appearance was Saturday December 4, 2010 on the Jimmy Dickens portion.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-61787949196061036632016-01-28T15:12:01.059-05:002016-01-28T15:12:01.059-05:00That is the way I have it listed with Jean Shepard...That is the way I have it listed with Jean Shepard doing the opening and closing numbers of the segment. I know that the Opry always had the "policy" of females not hosting, but on occasion they would lead a segment. I seem to remember Barbara Mandrell and Dolly Parton doing it before it became official that they would host. I also remember that when a female would "lead" a segment, they were not called hosts and the Opry announcer would actually introduce the guests. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-4016037925483893182016-01-28T11:19:34.438-05:002016-01-28T11:19:34.438-05:00Hold it! If I read this right, Jean Shepard hosted...Hold it! If I read this right, Jean Shepard hosted the 10:30 segment 39 years ago. Would she then have been the first woman to host a segment?Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.com