>They changed the name of the Grand Ole Opry? I had not heard that. Do you think it's one of those money deals like we have seen with so many sports stadiums (not sure who or what Ryman is) or are they just trying to get away from the hillbilly image?
>
>I liked Leon Redbone, too, back in the day. Am a little surprised he is still around 30 years later given that we was a cult act even at the time.
>
>

The Ryman is where the Grand Ole Opry started. It moved to Opryland for several years, and after the Ryman was renovated, it moved back. Here's the wikipedia link on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryman_Auditorium

Leon Redbone plays regularly in New Orleans, I think. I like his music too. I've even got a couple of his CDs.