‘Ted’s Little Opry’ keeps local music alive Mondays at Bull Shoals Theater

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A local music legend, Ted’s Little Opry, is keeping the music alive every Monday night at the Bull Theater of the Arts. From bluegrass to gospel, blues, rock and old classics the weekly concerts give a stage to many local pickers and singers.

Ted Hobbs and Benny Speaks were recent guests on KTLO’s morning show and Ted says it all started with a group of friends back over 20 years ago.

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Lots of musicians from around the state stop by for Monday evening jam sessions with sometimes over a dozen 6 strings across the stage.

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When Benny’s wife,former State Representative Nelda Speaks, was working in Little Rock she made sure to help bring more attention to the unique music culture in Marion County.

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The music continues this Monday at the Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts at 1017 Central Blvd. in Bull Shoals. Admission is free with donations accepted to help support the theater Doors open at 5 with performances from 6 to 8.

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