HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Steep Canyon Rangers to open Lime Kiln Theater’s Summer Concert Series in May

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – The historic Lime Kiln Theater is a beautiful outdoor venue that’s brought decades of entertainment to Lexington.

Lime Kiln’s Executive Director says it’s the space itself that makes it so special.

“The patrons love to be in a unique space like that to enjoy music. And the artists love to play in a space like that. So, there’s a great energy created between the artists and the fans, both being excited,” says Lime Kiln Theater Executive Director Spencer McElroy.

Bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers are excited to be coming back to the Lime Kiln in May.

“For people who haven’t been there, it’s a magical little music venue. It’s such a beautiful spot,” says Steep Canyon Rangers bass player Barrett Smith.

For over 20 years, the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers have brought their special mix of bluegrass, country and Americana.

“What you still get from the bluegrass is great harmony singing, great songs,” says Smith.

One frequent famous collaborator is legendary comedian and musician Steve Martin.

“We have a great working and friend relationship with Steve. We travel around with him still. We’re out on tour right now. We’re not out on tour with Steve, but about a fourth of the time, we do a whole Steve Martin-Martin Short comedy show,” he says.

Smith adds, “It’s great working with Steve. He’s a wonderful person, iconic artist,” says Smith.

The Steep Canyon Rangers are also working on new music, and just released an album last year called “Morning Shift.”

As for their live shows, Smith says they always like to keep it fresh and new.

“It’s fun to have a completely different show every night, and even within that show to have unexpected things happen to kind of send us off on a course,” says Smith.

Because of a high demand from fans, the Steep Canyon Rangers will play TWO nights at the Lime Kiln: Friday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, May 11th at 7:30 p.m..

The Friday night show is now sold out, but tickets are still available for Saturday’s show. Click here to purchase tickets.

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