Oceanside CA— The final event in the Oceanside Concerts in the Park Series will be held today at Heritage Park featuring the Bluegrass Brethren.
The Bluegrass Brethren will be performing at the park from 4:00pm to 6:00pm after the show was rained out on July 19th. Prior to the show in Oceanside, the group will be appearing at Summergrass in Vista, 9:00am, at the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum.
Featuring banjoist/multi-instrumentalist Les Beckwith, singer-songwriter/ rhythm guitarist Tim Bryant, mandolinist and tenor singer Brian Beckwith, singerlfiddle player Lori Beckwith, acoustic bass player Jerry Barber. The group presents a unique blend of gospel, hymns, and traditional instrumentals to its listeners. Bluegrass Brethren’s simple instrumental approach combined with heartfelt vocals and a fun loving stage presence make for an entertaining event.
Best known for its own special brand of original gospel tunes rendered in a bluegrass music style, the group had delighted audiences of all ages since 1977. In 1980 their original composition, “The Closet”, became an instant hit among Bluegrass Brethren fans. It is today considered a band classic. Their most recent Soncactus releases include “Complete” and the Hymns volume II, “Near the Cross”. Their music has received national and international radio air-play.