Crying Uncle @ The Otter Opry

CRYING UNCLE WITH OTTER OPRY

AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Legendary mandolinist David Grisman really likes the Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band: “Go and check out Crying Uncle! We dig what they are doing! The future of music is in good hands here!” Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young bands in acoustic music, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band plays a unique mix of bluegrass, Dawg (David Grisman music), jazz, and modern originals. Come check these ground-breaking musicians out on Friday, June 26th, when they bring their amazing talent to the Otter Opry stage at Monterey United Methodist Church!

Brothers Miles (fiddle) and Teo (mandolin) Quale are joined by bassist Andrew Osborn and 2023 National Flat Pick Guitar Champion Ian Ly, all outstanding musicians of the vibrant California bluegrass scene. Beginning in 2016 as a Duo, Miles and Teo formed the bluegrass band in 2017 – and since then, they have continued to make waves in the world of bluegrass and acoustic music. In 2024, the band celebrated its debut at the Grand Ole Opry; and in 2023, it received the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Momentum Band of the Year award. Crying Uncle was also honored to perform for the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame’s induction of its hero, David Grisman.

Patrice O’Neill, Executive Director of the annual Wintergrass Festival in Washington, is impressed with the band on multiple levels: “Sure, they can rip off a blazing solo,” he says. “But they can also explore the depths of melodic and harmonic sophistication with grace and oh, so much intelligence.” Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band is guaranteed to get your toes tapping (or maybe your feet stomping), so don’t miss this show! You can even enjoy a delicious barbequed chicken dinner before the show ($15 in advance, $20 after June 20th). Online sales will end at 11am the day of the performance. There will be tickets available at the door.

7pm. Monterey United Methodist Church, 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey. $35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free). www.otteropry.org