I have been meandering through the ornate halls of Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) since it opened in 1927. Everyone calls me Judy. I love floating through this historic palace and watching the theatre’s interesting visitors. I plan on staying for a long time to come; truth is, I never want to leave. Why would I, when I get to see so many incredible shows and performers from all over the world?
I cannot wait to hear Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent of the bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent. They are multi-Grammy nominees and three-time International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year. I have a soft spot for their music’s mixed Irish, Scottish and English roots, and the influence of jazz elements bluegrass uses.
Now, I’ve been hovering around and listening to people talk about these two – and I’ve been taking notes. Both gentleman sang with their families at varying points. Dailey grew up singing all over Tennessee and Kentucky and is a skilled musician, vocalist and songwriter. People say his singing brings people together and makes them feel right at home.
I learned that Vincent started singing at the age of three. His abilities to arrange and create captivating music is highlighted by his skills as an accomplished musician and vocalist. The individuals who make up their band include Kentucky native Jeff Parker, former Gold City Quartet member Arron McCune, innovative fiddler Patrick McAvinue, banjo player Jessie Baker, Grand Ole Opry regular Buddy Hyatt and lead guitar player Shaun Richardson.
The thought of Dailey & Vincent and their incredible band playing in Bellingham brings such a thump to my ghostly heart. You know, one of their usual haunts when they aren’t playing the Grand Ole Opry House is the Ryman auditorium in Nashville. Now, we ghosts have a well-connected community and my ghostly friend, Riverboat Captain Thomas Green Ryman, isn’t the fondest of performers in his building. I am so happy he’s chased them all the way to us! I know they’ll love MBT as much as I do … maybe we can haunt it together.
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