Deep in the heart of British Columbia’s historic Cariboo Country, two generations of some of Canada’s finest roots and country musicians joined cowboy poet and folk troubadour Barney Bentall to put on a one of a kind event that harkens back to a simpler time. Once wasn’t enough, and thus was born the Grand Cariboo Opry, bringing to the stage a concert brimming with songs that are classic and original.

Each room that the Opry visits reverberates with laughter, storytelling, and the timeless sound of contemporary songwriters steeped in tradition for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. GCO is hosted by Barney as he works through his very humorous and highly entertaining monologues and fronts a big band consisting of The Legendary Hearts augmented by mandolin, banjo, piano, and fiddle.

The Opry includes guests such as Joel Plaskett, Jim Cuddy, Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, Wendy Bird, and Tom Wilson. Everyone plays and everyone sings…sometimes all at once. The theme of this dynamic evening is western/country/roots, including the artists’ original songs as well as some classics reinterpreted for the GCO stage.