Ricky Skaggs

Ricky Lee Skaggs…bluegrass roots, southern charm and artistic style. The singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has been making music for much longer than I’ve even been alive, and has received accolade and recognition of the highest honor, and has worked with people across a number of genres. He is well respected as an artist by many of his fans, as well as his peers.
When he takes the stage, he is extremely polite, and most definitely brings the Southern charm wherever he goes. He gets onto stage, mandolin wrapped around him ready for what’s to come, and a giant smile on his face, both of which remain with him until the end of the show. As he plays, you can see how happy it makes him, no matter where he could have been at any given moment. In between songs he is always having a conversation with the audience, not just talking at them. He will always say thank you, and for almost every song he introduced the name of it, as well as a little about the process behind writing it. Whether you like bluegrass or not, watching his live set is a learning experience, both musically and of the human condition.

Despite Kentucky multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs fast approaching the age to bank his pension, the man continues to tour at an unrelenting pace to his wide fanbase who simply cannot get enough of his genre hopping sounds and warm personality. It is definitely noticeable that Ricky himself is a huge appeal to the live show as fans absolutely love his dry wit and humorous onstage chatter.

Away from his frontman mannerisms, the music is also incredibly solid as Skaggs switches between numerous guitars as he happily moves from blues grass to folk to gospel. The audience loudly sings along during the stomping 'Blue Night' much to the delight of the musicians onstage who simply elevate their own performance style to watch the enthusiasm of the revellers. Ricky then goes on to introduce everybody joining him onstage before saying endearing thank yous as the introductions to set closer 'A Work of Love' begin. A great musician with an interactive and entertaining live show.

As always, he is the consummate entertainer. And Kentucky Thunder is just beautiful to watch as much as to hear. There was a moment when Ricky was just whipping the mule of his mandolin and I thought there’s nothing more beautiful than to see musician become such one with his instrument and music. He always brings the mountain to this Metropolis and I enjoyed the show immensely.

Band and concert great. Thought Ricky might have done a of few country hits.

Theater: Older lady in front of us never turned off the glow of her cell. She filmed holding above her head. Did texting, surfed the web, checked her Facebook and typed replies all thru program

Everything you would expect from a living legend .So down to earth and backed by some of the best musicians and harmony vocalists in the country. If you dig skilled musicians and and old school showmanship see him .