Who: Out 'n the Cold
When: April 14
Time: 7:30 PM
Sponsored by: Old Theater Corp
Tickets may be purchased at Croakertown Gift Shop in Oriental, Buckhorn Books in Bayboro, and the Bank of the Arts in New Bern.

Out 'n the Cold was formed purely by a chance meeting in 1977 during a local live radio show in Elizabeth City, NC. Three of the original members, Kent Luton, Dickie Sanders, and Red Swain were there that day with other musical groups; but after some inspiring 'back room jam sessions', decided to put their own band together.

They started out with a five piece band, then dropped to four for a while; and have now evolved to a seven member group of very impressive musicians. The group prides itself on its tight harmonies, strong back beats and rhythms, musicianship, a good chunk of comedy; and personalities beyond reproach.

The history of where, and who, some of the current members have played and shared the stage with reads like a 'who's who' in southern rock, bluegrass, and country. Just to drop a few names: Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, Ricky Scaggs, Greg Allman, Vasser Clemmens, Doug Kershaw, 38 Special, The Marshall Tucker Band, and Allison Krauss are some of the more notables.

ONTC's approach to song selections and arrangements are very similar to those of The Seldom Scene, Hay Seed Dixie, and Run CMW; they stay close to bluegrass, but have been known to stray a bit into country, blues, long-haired classical, and old rock-a-billy; all with bluegrass instrumentation and harmonies.

Each member of ONTC has been around the music business for a while and is as seasoned as you can get (without getting too far into the deterioration stage). You owe it to yourself to catch this act while they are still alive and kicking. The show at the Old Theater promises to be one to remember for a long time to come.