In the tradition of Kermit
Gordy Ohliger is ready to take on anyone’s version of “Dueling Banjos.”
Not since the early days of Steve Martin has banjo playing been so accessible. Banjo-ologist Gordy Ohliger may not wear an arrow-through-the-head prop, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a wild and crazy guy. Ohliger travels the country with his collection of 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-string banjos and resurrects America’s musical past with storytelling and some wicked banjo picking. This Saturday, Ohliger moseys into Sutter Creek for two shows at the Sutter Creek Theatre. At 2:30 p.m., he’ll play a silly, stomp-along, audience-participation show especially for kids and families. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children. For (slightly) more serious listeners, Ohliger presents a 7:30 p.m. performance of American popular music from 1800 to 1935. Expect minstrel music, ragtime, jazz, bluegrass, vaudeville and plenty of stories and jokes. Tickets to this show are $15. The Sutter Creek Theatre is located at 44 Main Street in Sutter Creek. Call (209) 267-1070 for info.
