Western Swing Trio: With Bob, Olen, Brett & special guest John Girton at Wild Eye

Schedule

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm

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Location

535 Mill St, Grass Valley, CA, United States, California 95945 | Grass Valley, CA

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It's about time we brought back these fine fellas, playing great swangy tunes!
A regional favorite, the Western Swing Trio is Western Swing Society Hall of Famers Bob Woods on guitar and Olen Dillingham on fiddle, with fabulous bassman The Brett Cole. And - for this event, they're joined by special guest John Girton, playing his trademark style of buttery-smooth jazz guitar.
They have this classic style polished to a fine shine. You'll want to bring your dancin’ shoes!
From the Western Swing Society:
WHAT IS WESTERN SWING MUSIC?
A division of the American phenomenon known as jazz, many elements of musical roots are combined to form Western Swing music including blues, Dixieland, ragtime, big-band, swing, country, pop, and breakdowns.
Jazz music is typically defined by its use of improvisation. This means the featured instrumentalist delivers a continual reinterpretation of the melody being presented. Western Swing music relies also on improvisation. Therefore, Western swing music is a form of jazz with heavy accent on the beat and its dance-ability.
The history of Western Swing Music can be endlessly debated. However, our research concludes that the art form was rooted in the Southwestern Region of the United States, in and around Texas and Oklahoma. In its early development stages, it took on a consistent and uniform sound, pioneered by Bob Wills, Milton Brown and their many associates during the 1930's.
Make a reservation, and join us for the Western Swing Trio's fine rendition of this traditional, spirited music!
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About Wild Eye Pub:
A family-friendly venue restaurant and bar, with nightly entertainment in a lovely listening space, with a comfy vibe. Enjoy full-service dining, in both our 'supper club' showroom or our casual bar lounge: farm-to-table foods from local & organic sources, plus regional brews, wines, spirits & mocktails.
For this event, seating/service starts at 5:30, music at 6:30. We offer table service of food & drinks before & during the event, in our lovely listening space.
IMPORTANT: We *really* appreciate reservations, to help us plan for each show. For busy dinner shows, reserved guests get priority seating & table service.
Easily make reservations - just seats, or seats & table for dining - by calling or emailing, 24/7. Your table will have your name on it. A low, sliding cover fee helps us pay & feed the artists.
Thanks for supporting live artists!
PARKING: Pub has free parking. More parking is nearby at the corner of Mill & McCourtney, a 2-minute walk. Across from Pub, French Ave has parking. Carpooling is encouraged - our neighbors appreciate it.
Reservations/questions: 530-446-6668 or [email protected]
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