The legendary Gibson Brothers will perform a special performance on the Earlville Opera House's historic stage just in time for Mother's Day on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. (Submitted photo)

EARLVILLE — Earlville Opera House is pleased to announce the legendary Gibson Brothers will perform a special performance on its historic stage on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m., right in time for Mother’s Day!

The Gibson Brothers need no introduction in the bluegrass world – the accolades of these “bluegrass superstars,” as stated by the New York Times, include the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year; Song of the Year; Songwriter of the Year; and Album of the Year.

Born on a northern New York dairy farm, Eric and Leigh Gibson started playing banjo and guitar in middle school. From those beginnings, the brothers have joined forces with a loyal and virtuosic team of musicians to create their own distinctive mix of heritage and soaring harmony, making them the premiere brother duet of the bluegrass genre, following in the footsteps of legendary brother acts such as the Stanley Brothers and the Osborne Brothers.

There’s a reason why Ricky Skaggs pulled Eric and Leigh Gibson off the stage at the Ryman two decades ago and offered to produce their debut record. The same thing that led David Ferguson and Grammy Award-winning producer and Black Keys front man Dan Auerbach to co-write and produce their 14th album “Mockingbird” (2018) and release it on his own label, Easy Eye Sound, alongside cultural icons such as Hank Williams Jr. and Dr. John.

The Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick. They can sing. And they can write a damn good country song. They’ve won about every bluegrass award you can name and released albums on almost every premier Americana label you can think of, including Sugar Hill and Rounder.

If that’s not enough, their songs have been recorded by bluegrass legends no less than Del McCoury. It’s a resume almost anybody in country music would be proud to have. But despite all of this, the Gibson Brothers are not yet household names. Their latest album, “Darkest Hour,” produced by dobro master Jerry Douglas might just change that.

Enjoy this extraordinary opportunity to view world-class musicians right here in Earlville. Tickets are $40 general admission, $36 members (become a member!), with college students half off general admission. Youth 17 and under always $10. Premiums apply to select seating. Tickets are available at www.earlvilleoperahouse.com or by calling 315-691-3550. Artisan Gift Shop and Galleries open! Hint: Your mom would love this!

Thank you to our show sponsors: Community Foundation for South Central NY, R.C. Smith Foundation, Preferred Mutual, Sidney Federal Credit Union, Hamilton Community Chest, Bruce Ward, Architect, and NBT Bank.

Special thanks to our hospitality sponsor Poolville Country Store Restaurant Bed & Breakfast.

Note: Make it an evening out and receive 10 percent off dinner at Poolville Country Store by presenting your EOH show ticket, or receive 10 percent off your show ticket by presenting your Poolville dinner receipt at the Box Office! Call the Poolville Country Store at 315-691-2677 for dinner reservations!

Also, show your ticket at Huff Brau, LLC before or after the show and get $1 off your first drink!

Earlville Opera House Arts Center is located at 18 East Main Street in the charming Village of Earlville, NY and is handicap accessible. Masks optional. Please check our website for the latest COVID protocols and for information on our programs and services, also like us on Facebook and Instagram!

Events are made possible, in part, with public funds from New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor of New York and the New York State Legislature, and through the generosity of EOH members.

-Information provided by EOH