Award-winning bluegrass band, The Petersens, returns to Branson from third Irish tour
Branson, MO – February 6, 2019 – After completing their eighth season at the Little Opry Theatre in Branson in December,
“Our favorite parts of Ireland are the people and their love of music,” said Ellen Petersen, director of marketing and band banjo player. “People listen very intentionally to the music and take everything to heart. Everyone is also very hospitable and feels like family.”
Before embarking on their musical tour, The Petersens visited parts of England, including Oxford where Musical Leader and Fiddle Player Katie Petersen studied in 2015 and the Lake District. They also traveled to the highlands of Scotland and to Edinburgh before arriving in Ireland to begin their tour on January 19.
The nine-consecutive-day tour began at the Shannonside Music Festival at Bunratty Castle, where The Petersens were double billed with the Grammy-nominated bluegrass band, Special Consensus.
During their performances at the Schoolyard Theatre in Charleville, Co. Cork and at the Community Hall in Ballydehob, Co. Cork, they shared the stage with Irish family bluegrass band, Cup O’Joe.
“We loved being on stage with other performers who share our commitment to preserving the bluegrass traditional style and songs,” said Petersen. “The energy in the room was amazing.”
The tour finished on January 27 at the Old Schoolhouse, a restored centuries-old school, in Clashmore, Co. Waterford.
“So many of the venues we played in have a rich history, which makes playing them very special,” said Petersen. “Our love of playing these venues is similar to our love of playing bluegrass music—it’s cool to be a part of bringing them to life again to a new generation.”
The Petersens will bring their tight harmony and sibling humor back to Branson in 2019. They will perform their bluegrass show on Saturday evenings in February and their gospel show on Sunday afternoons through March 10 at the Little Opry Theatre.
Beginning March 13, The Petersens will perform Wednesdays through Sundays at Dockside Theater at Silver Dollar City, in addition to Tuesdays at the Little Opry Theatre.
It looks like your tour was very successful. I have been to Ireland many times and always enjoy the Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle. Hope you got to kiss the Blarney Stone while in Ireland.
We spend our summers in Branson, and always attend your show. My husband loves Bluegrass music and we think the Peterson’s are terrific. Every member of your family is so very talented.
Hello the Petersen’s Family.
You are so great, lovely , cute. I like so much your smiles et your complicity when you play music. It me feel good. you are the Harmony. i discovered you on YouTube and i like your Jolene cover. I hope find your Album CD in Canada the next may. i’m your new fan. I wishe you a beautiful future.
Olivier the french guy.
Your music is a real blessing. If you haven’t already been. Next time make it to Omagh to Ulster American folk park in country Tyrone . Or Hollywood Ulster folk museum in Co Down.
They Are very fond of blue grass & see you guys in USA as an Family extension 🙂 … God bless
To all you Petersens
I absolutely love your music so thank you. You have helped me develop a keen interest in blue grass and encouraged me to try some of your songs.
I wondered- how long does it take you all to learn a song together? When we watch you perform it all looks so effortless but I know that that is simply not true.
I wondered who you listen to in the country world? I love the fact that you choose songs that come from a wide range of genres.
My final question is- when might you be coming to the UK again please? Will you playing any shows around London? I would love to see you live.
Take care and God Bless you all. By the way I love to hear you talk about what your faith means to you.