LIVE MUSIC at Wapak

One of Vernon’s longtime dreams has been to have his own concert hall and festival site.  In 2001, Vernon and Kitty purchased a 20,000 square foot show/retail facility in Wapakoneta, Ohio.    The concert hall, called Boatwhistle Memorial Hall in honor of Vernon’s father, can seat 500 people,  plus the property has 8 acres of level parking for festivals.  Add a food service facility operated by the fine folks at "Margaret's Kitchen" and you have all you need for a great time.

Every month brings an exciting variety of 'Live Music" to Famous Old Time Music Company at Wapakoneta and the Boatwhistle Memorial Hall.  Look for .... Indoor 'Bluegrass in the Cornfields' Concerts, Bluegrass Jams, Appalachian Opry, Bluegrass in the Cornfields Festival in July (2010), Dulcimers in the Cornfields Festival in May, Dulcimer Jams, Acoustic Music Jams and who knows what the next great idea will be.


        Appalachian Opry               Bluegrass Events               Dulcimer & Autoharp Events   

Appalachian Opry
Join us for this event entering its second year.  The Appalachian Opry is like a mini Grand Ole Opry with a house band featuring Vernon & Kitty McIntyre and more fine musicians with lots of guest musicians, some novelty comedy acts and much more.   Time:  7 to 10:30 (doors open at 6:15)   Admission:  $10

Dates for 2010:  January 23, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 23 & 24 during the Bluegrass Festival, August 21, September 25, October 23, November 20, and December 18

Any musicians, singers, or dancers wishing to be part of the event, contact Laura or Vernon at 419-568-1220 or email, click here.  Don't miss Wapakoneta's answer to Hee Haw, Midwestern Hayride, and the Grand Ole Opry.
 

The Wapakoneta Newspaper has a great article about our Appalachian OPRY.  Click here. (1/20/2010)

A reporter came to our Opry and wrote a followup article.  Click here.  (1/25/2010)
 

 

Bluegrass Events

Bluegrass in the Cornfields Festival: 
FOTMC's outdoor festival dates are July 21 through 25, 2010.

Bluegrass in the Cornfield Indoor Concerts:  Enjoy fine Bluegrass music from September to June here at the Boatwhistle Memorial Hall.  Music starts at 3 pm with open stage entertainment.  Featured bands start at 4 pm with music filling the auditorium until around 9 pm.  Host band, Vernon McIntyre's APPALACHIAN GRASS will always be the cornerstone of the evening.  Admission: $10  (Discount for WOBA members)  Dinner specials, sandwiches and soup are available on site from the fine folks of Margaret's Kitchen. 
Dates for 2010:  January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, October 9, November 6, December 4

Bluegrass Cafe':  Enjoy quality bluegrass music on a weekly basis (Thursdays) in an informal atmosphere as Vernon & Kitty welcome special guests to join them.  Check out the summer schedule.

Weekly Wednesday Night "STRICTLY BLUEGRASS" Jams at Wapak:  WOBA (Western Ohio Bluegrass Association) hosts a weekly Wednesday evening jam session from 6 pm 'til 9. You'll find a fine group of musicians playing nothing but Bluegrass..  Lots of good picking plus good food on site by Margaret’s Kitchen.  Come, listen and play.        Admission:  donations appreciated

Weekly Friday Night "Acoustic Music" Jams at Wapak:  Vernon and Kitty McIntyre host a weekly Friday evening jam session from 6 pm 'til 9. You'll find a fine group of musicians playing a variety of acoustic music including Country, Gospel, folk, Bluegrass, traditional tunes and more.  Lots of good picking plus good food on site by Margaret’s Kitchen.  Come, listen, play and  join us in some singing.  Admission:  donations appreciated
 

Dulcimer & Autoharp Events
2nd Annual - Dulcimers in The Cornfield Festival, May 7 - 9, 2010.  The 2nd festival was a great success.  Plans are underway for a possible 3rd festival.  Check back for updates.  We'll take the best from our first two festivals along with new ideas.  Our west central area of Ohio is so rich in local talent that will lend some unique twists to this festival.  

Dulcimer Jams in 2010 -- More music will be ringing through the halls at FOTMC as we start jams for the hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, autoharp and other acoustic instruments. 
Time:  1 to 3:30      No charge, but donations accepted   

Discovery Classes -- If you have been intrigued with the autoharp, hammered dulcimer, or mountain dulcimer, this class is for you.  Spend 2 1/2 hours with Don, Joyce or Shari and 'discover' the instrument.  We will have loaner instruments available (or bring your own) and you can get some instruction in basic techniques so you can start enjoying your instrument.  Next date:  TBA
 


Updated:   June 20, 2010