Join us for Sounds of Bluegrass, a brand-new weekly concert series celebrating the rich tradition and vibrant future of bluegrass music! Join us each week for live performances featuring talented regional and touring musicians.

This performance will feature Shayne Bartley:

Shayne Bartley, a native of Ezel, Kentucky, has spent more than four decades building a remarkable career in bluegrass music. Widely respected for his powerful vocals and exceptional musicianship, Shayne has earned a reputation as one of the genre's most versatile performers.

His musical journey began as a teenager playing guitar with his older brother Rick's band, Newground, where his talent quickly became evident. Over the years, he developed into an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, excelling on guitar, banjo, and mandolin while becoming equally recognized for his distinctive lead and harmony vocals.

Throughout his career, Shayne has performed with many of bluegrass music's most acclaimed artists and bands, including Bluegrass Hall of Fame members The Lost and Found, Don Rigsby and Midnight Call, American Drive, Southern Blend, The Charlie Sizemore Band, Dave Evans, Unlimited Tradition, Rarely Herd, David Peterson and 1946, and The Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show. Shayne currently holds down the mandolin position with Fast Track and will be performing select dates with a group of great musical friends as his Fast Track schedule allows. Shayne is in the recording studio as of late, working on an upcoming solo recording. He has also filled in with the legendary J.D. Crowe and the New South, a testament to the high regard in which he is held throughout the bluegrass community.

Shayne's career includes numerous honors and milestones. He contributed to the International Bluegrass Music Association's 2006 Album of the Year, and during his tenure with Rarely Herd, the band earned two Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) Entertaining Band of the Year awards. His exceptional musicianship has also taken him to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on multiple occasions, where he has consistently impressed audiences with his performance and professionalism.

Demonstrating his versatility beyond bluegrass, Shayne toured with country music superstars Brooks & Dunn during their 2003 Neon Circus Tour, bringing his musicianship to audiences across the country. Today, Shayne Bartley continues to be recognized as a seasoned performer whose dedication, authenticity, and unmistakable voice have made him a respected and enduring presence in bluegrass music.

Tickets:

Museum Members: Complimentary tickets are available as a benefit for those holding active museum memberships. Membership must be active through the event date. Select the "Museum Members" ticket option. Please bring your membership card and your ticket to the performance for admission.

Museum Visitors: This concert is included with regular museum admission. Please present your museum admission receipt for concert entry.

Advance Tickets: Advance tickets are available for $10.

Seating is general admission. This concert will begin at 12:00 PM.