The Tucson Opry recreates Nashville's 'Mother Church of Country Music' variety show experience.
Cathalena E. Burch Tucson is 1,625 miles from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the storied home of the Grand Ole Opry.
“It’s truly a variety show,” said Susan Holden, whose Rhythm & Roots series is teaming up with Hotel Congress for the new show. “We’re going to try to do it two to three times a year.” People are also reading… Holden, whose long-running acoustic concert series features national and local roots and Americana artists, had planned to introduce the Tucson Opry three years ago, but the pandemic nixed those plans.When: 7 to 10 p.m. Monday; doors open at 6Cost: $25 in advance through hotelcongress.com, $30 day of show
Local acts: The Gypsy jazz ensemble Hot Club of Tucson, Mexican troubadour Salvador Duran and cowboy poet Richard Tavenner. Matt Nelson, executive director of The Arizona Trail, will be on hand to talk about one of Southern Arizona’s most underrated and interesting outdoor adventures.Tags Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion