From Staff Reports

NEWBERRY, S.C. — The band Gangstagrass will perform in concert at 7 p.m. March 13 at the Newberry Opera House. 1201 McKibben St., here,

Regarding the band, the NOH stated, “Blending the soul of bluegrass with the grit of hip-hop, Gangstagrass brings a genre-bending fusion of banjo, beats and bars to the Newberry Opera House. 

“Led by creator Rench, this Emmy-nominated band delivers a high-energy show that has captivated fans worldwide, from the theme of Justified to the main stages at Glastonbury and beyond.”

Dan Whitener, who plays banjo and sings in the group, noted in a recent interview, the following:

“This wasn’t started as a social equity project. That wasn’t the thought—’We’re going to bring people together’ — it was a musical concept....”

For tickets, visit www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.