Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 7:00pm
Phoebe White in concert With Special Guest Ruth McLain Smith
A 14 year old from the foothills of Appalachia, Phoebe White is inspired by the cowboy music pioneers who have gone before her, such as Roy and Dale, Patsy Cline, Jimmie Rogers, and Patsy Montana. She is an accomplished yodeler with an extensive range, and her bubbly personality, poise on stage, powerful voice, and energetic performances are simply captivating. Phoebe is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter who loves to entertain live audiences, which she has enjoyed doing since the age of 8. She has performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage with Grammy award winners Riders in the Sky. She was presented with a special exhibit at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2023. Her Debut album, UnXpected, ranked #7 on the Western Charts. She has performed with Suzy Bogguss, Michael Johnathon, David McLean, The Farm Hands, The Doobie Brothers, New Grass Revival, The McLain Family Band, and more. In short, Phoebe White is an award-winning, guitar-playing, Jesus-loving, yodeling cowgirl! As she would say, “Yeehaw & God bless y'all!!” Ruth McLain Smith is a member of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame as a singer and multi-instrumentalist with the McLain Family Band. Since 2007 Ruth has made several treks to Big Rapids, performing at both Tuba Bach and Festival of the Arts events. We’re delighted to have her back, and grateful to her for sharing Phoebe with us! Following the concert, we invite you to join us for refreshments and an opportunity to meet the visiting performers, FOTA board members, and fellow arts enthusiasts, as we kick off the 2025 Big Rapids Festival of the Arts!
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