MCTT to present Hal Ketchum in concert April 5

Hal Ketchum’s career has been that of a master builder, whether in wood, art or music, dedication to craft has made Ketchum’s efforts stand the test of time.
Ketchum originally moved to San Marcos to work as a cabinetmaker and once there, began to hone his songwriting skills at nearby Gruene Hall. Encouraged by greats such as Lyle Lovett, Ketchum moved on to Nashville and scored a quick ticket to fame in 1991 with his first single, “Small Town Saturday Night.”
With one of the most unique voices in the industry, Ketchum had a string of hits including “I Know Where Love Lives,” “Hearts Are Gonna Roll,” “Stay Forever,” “Five O’Clock World,” and “I Miss My Mary” and “Just This Side Of Heaven.”
Inducted into The Grand Ole Opry in 1994, Ketchum was honored in January of this year at a ceremony in Nashville marking his 20th year as a member of the esteemed organization.
Ketchum is joined by his good friend and guitar player, Kenny Grimes Hal Ketchum’s career has been that of a master builder, whether in wood, art or music, dedication to craft has made Ketchum’s efforts stand the test of time.
Ketchum originally moved to San Marcos to work as a cabinetmaker and once there, began to hone his songwriting skills at nearby Gruene Hall. Encouraged by greats such as Lyle Lovett, Ketchum moved on to Nashville and scored a quick ticket to fame in 1991 with his first single, “Small Town Saturday Night.”
With one of the most unique voices in the industry, Ketchum had a string of hits including “I Know Where Love Lives,” “Hearts Are Gonna Roll,” “Stay Forever,” “Five O’Clock World,” and “I Miss My Mary” and “Just This Side Of Heaven.”
Inducted into The Grand Ole Opry in 1994, Ketchum was honored in January of this year at a ceremony in Nashville marking his 20th year as a member of the esteemed organization.
Ketchum is joined by his good friend and guitar player, Kenny Grimes with whom Hal has been recording tracks for a new album.
Armed with great songs and new stories, Ketchum returns to Music City Texas Theater with a craftsman’s respect for the former American Legion Building.
“It’s just God’s own place to play,” Ketchum says. “This is just an absolutely a great hall. It sounds great and the crowds are always wonderful and appreciative.”
Ketchum adds, “I am extremely blessed. I am alive and happy and have another chance to do what I love to most of all...make music with my friends.”
And be sure that Ketchum’s performance will be the polished product of a master builder, an artist whose many talents are rare in country or any other kind of music.
Ketchum will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at MCT Theater. Reserved seat tickets are $35 and are available by calling 903-756-9934 and at the door.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.
Visit MCT Theater online at musiccitytexas.org.