MARTHA SPENCER WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A beautiful testimonial from Rolling Stone Country kicks us off:
“Appalachian music, through and through, with all the dynamism of a string
band and the longing of a lovelorn country song.” Who could this be? Well,
it’s Martha Spencer – a singer/songwriter, mountain musician and dancer
from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia – and she is the real thing! Once
again, Otter Opry has booked an incredible band to entertain you on
Wednesday, September 23 rd , and it’s guaranteed to be an amazing show.
Martha grew up in the musical Spencer Family, and she learned to play
several instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, dulcimer, mandolin) and
flatfoot/clog at a young age. The Spencer Family is worth a special
mention, because their music is so well known and highly regarded back in
Appalachia. Martha will be traveling to California as part of the Martha
Spencer Trio, a high-energy group that includes Lucas Pasley (fiddle,
banjo, and vocals) and Jake Dwyer (percussion, washboard, and dance) to
deliver a toe-tapping, heartwarming performance you won't want to miss.
A final note from The Austin Chronicle: “Rolling from the mountains of
Virginia, Spencer provides an update on the high lonesome sound,
blending equal parts country and bluegrass with a high-flying sensibility.”
This will be a very special evening, and a delicious smoked chicken dinner
beforehand ($15 in advance, $20 after September 19th) will make it even
more so. Online sales will end at 11am the day of the performance.