Classic bluegrass shares the stage with an energetic new band when Ralph Stanley and Cherryholmes come to Popejoy. Grammy-winner Ralph Stanley is hailed as a pioneer for his claw-hammer style of banjo flatpicking. Performing for over 60 years, Ralph and his Clinch Mountain Boys have become the bedrock of bluegrass music, still drawing large crowds today.  The bluegrass family Cherryholmes visited a festival in 1999 and formed their own band, creating a sensation with bluegrass lovers everywhere.  Each band plays its own set, then comes together for a grand finale.

This show is an Ovation Series selection. The winning bidder will receive one pair of tickets for the performance on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 7:30 pm in Popejoy Hall on the campus of The University of New Mexico.

"Popejoy Presents" is the signature series of live performances at Popejoy Hall. They bring quality events for Albuquerque and all of New Mexico: touring Broadway musicals, dance, music from around the world, comedy and drama.