Occidental Center for the Arts presents

Shelby Means Band with Mission Blue

Grammy winning bluegrass musician Shelby Means bring an all-star band to perform an evening concert with a special opening set by local bluegrass favorites Mission Blue. IYKYK!

Don't miss this spectacular evening of lively tunes and soaring harmonies.

Tickets are $35/$30 for OCA members.

ADA seating available - please contact us.

Bring your own seat cushion or low-backed chair. No outside food/drink allowed except water. Well-behaved dogs permitted on leash. Doors open at 6:15 PM.

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Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming’s high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, Means spent a dozen years in Nashville, TN. During that time, she performed most notably as a member of the GRAMMY®-nominated all-women bluegrass band Della Mae. She later joined Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on bass and vocals, earning her first GRAMMY® win for their 2023 album, City of Gold. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR’s airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond.

Mission Blue is rooted in the timeless sounds of traditional bluegrass while bringing a fresh spark to every performance. With heartfelt harmony singing, driving rhythms, and masterful picking, the band honors the greats: The Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and beyond, while weaving in the influence of innovators like J.D. Crowe, Hot Rize, Larry Sparks and Red Allen. Our sets are rich with history, tradition, and a deep love for the music.