GEORGIA'S ANSWER TO THE "GRAND OLD OPRY"

Last Sat. evening, we wandered up the road, about 17 miles, to a small town about the size of Lake City, called Woodbine. It's home to a every weekend Opry made up of local musicians and anyone else who would like to sit in for the evening. They also have a open mic and people can walk on and add personal vocal to the entertainment. What a beautiful piece of a hidden gem in the south country. At one time I counted 11 musicians on stage at one time. They play acoustics on Friday nights and amplified on Saturday nights. Also Friday is bluegrass & gospel, and Sat. is country.
They played from 7:00 to 10:00 and every song was awesome. These guys are good! They also have a few local gals that during the night would come down the isle and interact with the crowd,
These guys all play for nothing, and the whole purpose of the Opry is to raise funds for the restoration of the old High School in Woodbine. (which is where this all takes place. The Opry is held in the auditorium of the old school. (hold about 200 people) There is no charge to go there, but donations are accepted, and encouraged. They also sell tickets for cake raffles and a 50/50 drawing, which is held at 9:00. I did win a blue-berry pie. Had it for brunch with the neighbors the next morning.
This place is is a big hit for both locals and travelers. I will post a link to their web-site. Check it out.
http://www.woodbineopry.com

This is the place.

Just a small school auditorium.

They hammered out 70's & 80's country hits.

Could have listened all night.

This guy could really pic um!

They say the guy on the left is Jimmy Carter's cousin. (Don't quote me on that one, although he does resemble him.

Some of the local entertainment.

What a show!