The Darren Nicholson Band

FAIRVIEW — The Pennyroyal Opera House will host a bluegrass show today, Friday, Nov. 1, featuring The Darren Nicholson Band.

Darren Nicholson, who has played mountain music since his youth in western North Carolina, is a high-caliber musician with substantial contributions to such acts as Alecia Nugent and Balsam Range.

He’s a punchy mandolinist with instrumentation nods to Bill Monroe and Marty Stuart, but he’s also an introspective songwriter, technical harmony singer, convincing lead vocalist and a man on a mission. The opening band for the night will be Brother Randall & Friends.

The kitchen and doors open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, and those ages 12 and under are admitted for free.

The Pennyroyal Opera House consists of a 100-percent volunteer staff and is located in Fairview, Ohio, just off Interstate 70 at exit 198.

For more information, check the website www.pennyroyalbluegrass.com or visit the venue’s official Facebook page.