
Woody Platt and The Bluegrass Gentlemen
Presented by PineCone
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Date
May 1, 2026 -
Event Starts
7:30 PM -
Venue
Fletcher Opera Theater -
Doors Open
6:30 PM -
On Sale
October 29 at 10:00 AM

Enhance your pre-show experience when visiting the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh by visiting The Lounge.
- Private pre-show lounge space, featuring lush décor
- Exclusive entrance, which opens 90 minutes prior to each performance and at intermission*
- Dedicated bar featuring top-shelf spirits, as well as one complimentary beverage per guest
- Access to complimentary light bites
Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.
Event Details
Woody Platt and The Bluegrass Gentlemen bring a fresh, modern approach to classic bluegrass, led by Grammy Award-winner Woody Platt. As a founding member of the acclaimed Steep Canyon Rangers and a frequent touring partner of Steve Martin, Woody's legacy in bluegrass is well established. The Bluegrass Gentlemen brings together some of the most celebrated talents in bluegrass: Daren Shumaker on mandolin, Bennett Sullivan on banjo, Casey Driessen on fiddle, Buddy Melton on bass, and Woody on guitar.
Each member has a notable career, recognized for their musicianship and contributions to the genre. Woody's first solo record, Far Away with You, released on Compass Records, showcases collaborations with his musical heroes, including Darrell Scott, Sam Bush, Del McCoury, Tim O'Brien, Jerry Douglas, and Shannon Whitworth. Together, Woody Platt and The Bluegrass Gentlemen pay homage to bluegrass roots while offering a dynamic, contemporary edge that resonates with new and seasoned fans alike.