Derrick Doty + Signal Ridge at The Ruin

CONCERT UPDATE: POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

 The rain may have gotten to our parade but not to our spirits! Derrick Doty + Signal Ridge is cancelled for tomorrow evening due to the forecast but we’re looking forward to rescheduling.

 D E R R I C K  D O T Y

Derrick Doty opens the show! A past Volland resident, Derrick has been fiddling for 20 years. Research is an important component of Derrick’s work. As a researcher, Derrick studies Kansas history through the lens of its music. This ranges from finding tunes written by Kansans and researching musical instruments that were made and used in the past to recreating accurate attire by performers. Derrick is a member of Tallgrass Express and Fiddler’s Dream.

S I G N A L   R I D G E

From their website: “Music straight out of heartland in Lawrence, Kansas. Steeped in history and inspiration from the natural world, Signal Ridge writes and performs original songs about prairie fires, coal mining and dancing coyotes. Jesse Carr brings an old-time feel with his mandolin, fiddle and banjo quips. Brandon Allai flat picks the guitar. His voice, smooth and cathartic. His lyrics, straight from soul. Rachel Allai, rounds out the corners with gentle harmonies and singing on the fiddle. Peter Oviatt, now in New Mexico, is as versatile as they come. Playing intricate, yet sweet melodic runs on the banjo. They all have a love for music and an awe for the natural environment. Multi-talented, these folks garden, rehab wild animals, river guide, but most of all celebrate, with their music. This group, who regularly runs into Derrick at Winfield’s Walnut Valley Festival, is adding to Kansas’ music history through their unique bluegrass sound.

Join us for a summer evening at the Ruin celebrating Kansas’ music tradition new and old.

Inside the gallery, Hong Chun Zhang’s Hair of the Dragon exhibit will be up for viewing, along with her 90ft Prairie Dragon installation on our grounds.