Performance

Every in year North Bend, Oregon, there is a series of wonderful shows at Little Theatre On The Bay. Now in its 25th year, "Little Ol' Opry" presents local Country & Western talent Saturday nights in July. The quality of performers never ceases to amaze me. The format is similar to the Grand Ol' Opry. It has a terrific stage set with hay bales or tavern tables on stage for performers to sit and watch their fellow performers. There's an excellent live band that accompanies most of the singers.

The theater itself is an old 1920's movie palace that was converted into a performance venue in the 1950's. It seats 385 and has great lights and sound.

In between singers, a comedy team in the HeeHaw tradition performs short skits. They're corny, but they do make you laugh! And then there's the Opry Dancers. A dozen young beauties who could give The Rockettes a run for their money. They do 4 or 5 routines during the show, as well as serve as cheerleaders for energetic audience response.

Wearing my bib overalls costume, I performed a short comedy routine with my little dog Chester. After the routine, an Opry Dancer took Chester offstage and I accompanied myself on guitar and sang the Sons of the Pioneers' tune "Cool Water". The audience seemed to enjoy my act, so it was a fun evening.

If you ever get to North Bend, Oregon in July, definitely put "Little Ol' Opry" on your itinerary.