Ricky Skaggs and his award-winning group return to The Sheldon with their trademark blend of classic
bluegrass sensibility and modern vitality and charisma. Winners of the 2002 International Bluegrass
Music Association Award for Instrumental Group of the Year, Ricky Skaggs continues to be one of Nashville's
most honored talents.
Mandolin player Skaggs began his career at the age of seven, performing on Flatt & Scruggs popular Nashville
television show. Since then, Skaggs has devoted his talent to the preservation of old-time mountain music,
following in the footsteps of legends such as the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs and Bill Monroe. For
most of the 1970s and 80s, Skaggs made his mark in the country music scene, earning eight Country Music
Association Awards, eight Grammys and twelve number one hits. Now, nearly 25 years after his first album
was released, Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder return to their roots with five bluegrass albums released over the
past eight years on Skaggs Family Records.
One of Nashville's most talked about new talents, Melonie Cannon brings a fresh voice to the world of
music. She has performed with artists such as Dan Tyminski, Jerry Douglas, Rob McCoury and Ricky Skaggs, who
recently released her debut album on Skaggs Family Records.
Patron Party tickets at $75 are on sale now, and include complimentary parking, preferred concert seating,
post-concert reception and a tax deduction. Call The
Sheldon at 314-533-9900, or click here to
order online!
Single tickets go on sale October 28 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $45 orchestra /$40 balcony and are available through MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or click here to order online!
