Shelby Means Band @ Otter Opry

Somebody extra special will be taking center stage at Otter Opry on Tuesday, May 12th – none other than Shelby Means herself! Born in Kentucky and raised on Wyoming’s high plains, Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana and country outfits. Together with Joel Timmons on guitar, Jacob Means on mandolin, and George Guthrie on banjo, she’ll be making some mighty fine music right here in Monterey.

Means grew up playing bluegrass with her family, moved to Nashville after college, and has made a life and a living off her singular, self-possessed approach to the upright bass. During her dozen years in Nashville, she performed most notably as a member of the GRAMMY®-nominated all-women bluegrass band Della Mae. She later joined Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on bass and vocals, earning her first GRAMMY® win for their 2023 album, City of Gold.

Shelby Means is a driving player with a singular stage presence and a magnetic, centered approach to the upright bass. Beyond her work on the instrument, she’s also an accomplished songwriter and a heartfelt vocalist whose voice is rooted in tradition while authentically her own. With her debut solo music, Means invites listeners to experience the same soulful presence and adventurous spirit she has built her career on.

This is a bluegrass experience you won’t want to miss, and you can make it even more special with roasted chicken dinner before the show ($15 in advance, $20 after May 9th). Online sales will end at 11am the day of the performance.

Dinner: 5:30 – 6:30, show at 7pm
Monterey United Methodist Church,
1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA.
$35/show (CBA members $30; 15 and under free).
Online ticket sales will end at noon on the day of the performance
www.otteropry.org