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Anybody been to Ryman Theatre (Grand Ole Opry) for a show?

Posted on 10/30/15 at 1:07 am
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 1:07 am
Is it worth 60 bucks a ticket? Consider taking the family while visiting family in Nashville area?
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 1:24 am to
My family went during the summer and had a great time. One night Garth brooks and Trisha year wood made a special appearance. As expected the crowd went nuts

I hear it's pretty common for big name singers to randomly show up and play a few of their songs
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 1:25 am
Posted by PurpleNGoldFan
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 1:26 am to
Best acoustics you'll ever hear
Posted by PotatoChip
Member since May 2014
5233 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 1:59 am to
I went many years ago, and it's a must if you're in the area!
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 2:03 am to
The Opry is at the Opry House. The Ryman is the old location. It's still a concert venue, but not the Opry.
Posted by Wrenchruh
Parts Unknown
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 4:53 am to
quote:

Best acoustics you'll ever hear


That really depends. The room works well for stage/theater non musical performances as well as lighter/acoustic based acts. Loud rock shows tend not to work as well there because the room is so live and it is hard to push a PA in there and get it to cooperate.
Posted by h0bnail
Member since Sep 2009
7628 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:00 am to
I'd love to see OCMS there.
Posted by Crow Pie
Neuro ICU - Tulane Med Center
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:02 am to
The only tickets are are not all the way to the side are the very back of the balcony or the back of the floor level. Should I go balcony or floor?
Posted by BluegrassBelle
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:05 am to
Absolutely. It's a beautiful, classic venue and the sound is great IMO. If you get the opportunity and you enjoy country music (especially it's history) take the tour as well.
Posted by soccerfüt
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:06 am to
I went to Ryman the year before the Grand Old Opry moved out and saw the show.

Thanks, old man!

Posted by smuphy72
Bham
Member since Nov 2009
4351 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:09 am to
Just saw Jason Isbell there twice. It's the best venue I've ever had the joy of seeing a show in.

Seeing Sturgill Simpson there Sunday night.
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:10 am to
Went last year while on vacation in nashville. It's a really cool place. The performers only do like 3 songs each and they like to mix old and new. We saw Darius Rucker, Thomas Rhett and a few who were probably in their 70s.

If you're going to be in nashville. Do the tours you can tour the opry and the old ryman auditorium. As well as the country music hall of fame. Studio B, where a lot of the legends recorded. Also, if anyone in your family is into the show nashville, they do a tour of the filming locations.
Posted by Bullfrog
Running Through the Wet Grass
Member since Jul 2010
61820 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:13 am to
Depends on the lineup.

I hated it. Saw it at the old location. Little Jimmy Dickens (RIP) doing his hit from 1948 and it went down hill from there.

We were with a work convention on a bus and couldn't leave and were trapped with no alcohol. Just awful.
Posted by BestBanker
Member since Nov 2011
19725 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:39 am to
Been to the Ryman for many shows but never attended an Opry. Great venue. Cozy and very cool. Every one I know that's attended an Opry has really enjoyed it. Do it.
Posted by DaTigas
Nashville, TN
Member since Dec 2009
318 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:45 am to
It's a place that you should see at least one concert at. Incredible venue with lots of history.

Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
30213 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:51 am to
Either get tickets on the first floor in front of the balcony, or on the second floor balcony. You don't want to be under the balcony unless you like watching the artist's feet. Best seat are fist row balcony.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 7:52 am
Posted by TheCaterpillar
Member since Jan 2004
76774 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:01 am to
The Ryman on Briadway is the best indoor venue on Earth.

It's just magical.

The new giant grand ole opry building is a tourist trap at a mall 20 miles away from the heart of the city.
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
76783 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:04 am to
quote:

The new giant grand ole opry building is a tourist trap at a mall 20 miles away from the heart of the city.


maybe but, if you want to see an opry show. this is where ya have to go.
Posted by 12Pence
Member since Jan 2013
6344 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:07 am to
The Ryman is one of the better venues I've been to. That said, it has seating that obstructs your view. I saw Tame Impala recently and sat at the very back on the main level. The balcony hangs over and really, really makes it difficult to see the stage. They've also got seats that sit you behind the columns supporting the balcony.

Grand Ole Opry is cool as well. It's just kinda way on out there in East Nashville by the outlet mall and hotel. I saw Railroad Earth with Warren Haynes recently. Great show and venue, but it isn't The Ryman Auditorium.
Posted by tigersownall
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2011
17210 posts
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:08 am to
You're basically a fig if you don't go.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 8:08 am
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