The members of the Cherryholmes family share some talented DNA. They have been playing and performing together since 1999. This bluegrass sextet spans two generations, including father Jere (bass/vocals), mother Sandy Lee (mandolin/vocals), daughters Cia Leigh (banjo/guitar/vocals) and Molly Kate (fiddle/vocals), and sons B.J. (fiddle/vocals) and Skip (guitar/mandolin/vocals.) All six members take turns singing lead and showcasing their musical versatility. Their live shows include twin fiddles, Irish step dancing, classic country yodeling, and old-time claw hammer in addition to their dynamic bluegrass.Cherryholmes has stormed to the top of the bluegrass world, becoming regular performers at the historic Grand Ole Opry. In 2005, Cherryholmes won the International Bluegrass Music Association (IMBA) award for Entertainer of the Year. This was followed by a Grammy nomination in 2006 for their first commercial release “Cherryholmes.” Their second release on the legendary Skaggs Family Records label “Cherryholmes II,” was released in May 2007 and was the 2008 nominee for Best Bluegrass Album.

Cherryhomes brings its talent to the Shryock Auditorium stage Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. This performance is presented by Shryock Auditorium, with local sponsorship from SIU Credit Union, WSIL TV 3, Thomas Publishing, and River Radio. Support is also provided by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment of the Arts.

Tickets are $35, $25 and $15. SIUC students receive a $5.00 discount with proper ID. Children 12 and under receive a $5.00 discount. A 20% off discount per person is available for groups of 10 or more for select seats. Order tickets at www.ticketmaster.com/shryock, call 866-646-8849 or visit the SIU Ticket Office in the Arena (west entrance); the Student Center Ticket Office; Schnucks in Carbondale and Cape Girardeau; Kroger in Carbondale (east), Marion and Mt. Vernon; f.y.e. in Paducah or DJ’s Music in Paris, TN.