Barkley Cove @ the Otter Opry
BARKLEY COVE WITH OTTER OPRY
AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Otter Opry *loves* to break new ground in the Monterey bluegrass scene, and here we go again: On Thursday, July 9th at Monterey United Methodist Church, East Coast student band Barkley Cove will be demonstrating in no uncertain terms what “new blood” in our favorite genre is all about.
Barkley Cove is a folk/bluegrass band known for its rich harmonies, with Jillian Dolan (guitar, vocals), Silas Gross (guitar, banjo, vocals), Yusuf Miller (mandolin, bass, vocals), and Robert Myers (bass) creating a sound that blends folk, rock, country, and bluegrass with imaginative songwriting. A quick search on the internet turns up praise and excitement for the group – like, “These youngsters are killing it!”
Robert explains the remarkable group dynamics of the band: “We love playing with each other because we write all our songs collectively and have a strong personal connection to one another, which makes each performance like playing music with friends while also connecting with each other and the audience on a deeply emotional level. Our goal is to take the listener on a journey that evokes the indescribable collective relationship that music forms between listeners.
Barkley Cove has never set foot in California, and some of them have never even been to the American West. They are excited to visit and learn more about the people and culture of the area, while also forming a connection with a part of the country that is known for innovative music and stunning nature. Let’s welcome them with open arms and see if we can “grass them up” a little bit more when they come to see us. And, how about some dinner before the show? Dinner at 5pm ($15 before July 4th, $20 after that).
7pm. Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey. $35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free). Online sales will end at 11am on the day of the show. www.otteropry.org
