Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill opens for another season of country music and Western cooking
By Alex Sousa
Guests who visit Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill — a western-style chuck wagon restaurant at Ruby’s Inn featuring nightly musical entertainment along with a meal — will enjoy entertainment from popular country musicians Tim Gates, Fred Boekhorst, Kari Nelson-Arnold, and Billy Arnold. The four musicians will perform together at the grill for the duration of the 2019 season, which runs through Oct. 19.
“We are excited for our guests to discover the improvements we have made at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill,” said Tim Leech, the manager at Ebenezer’s. “This upcoming season is going to be a blast for all of us, and we appreciate Tim, Fred, Kari and Billy for making up our team as we provide authentic, unforgettable experiences for our guests.”
Of the returning entertainers, Gates and Boekhurst have performed together previously in the power harmony trio Due West and have reconnected to form the group GATES. With Boekhurst originally hailing from the Netherlands and Gates being a Utah native from Richfield, both have relocated to Nashville as their home base.
Arnold and Nelson-Arnold make up the husband-wife duo Kari & Billy. Also transplants to Nashville, the duo formed in 2011 and have had two singles break the Country Top 100 Billboard.
The four musicians will perform at Ebenezer’s about five nights each week, with the remainder being covered by local performers and special acts. These four and all others who are invited to perform at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill will be featured as members of “The Bryce Canyon Wranglers,” continuing the new format introduced in 2018 to provide increased variety during the entertainment portion of the meal.
“One purpose of introducing the concept of ‘The Bryce Canyon Wranglers’ is to appeal to our returning guests,” Leech said. “Many of our regulars had already seen the show at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill several times without much of a change, which kept them from coming back. But with these changes, our regulars will now have the opportunity to see new, fresh entertainment on a much more frequent basis.”
In connection with the entertainment changes, the group will perform popular songs and modern country music. This will give the show a modern edge while still maintaining the cowboy elements that appeal to many visitors. The hope is that guests will appreciate the show’s variety each night at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill.
In addition to the musical performances, guests can choose meals from a gourmet menu, which features Western classics including garlic mashed potatoes, biscuits, steak, and cowboy beans.
The grill has successfully operated since 2008, providing guests with a unique cowboy experience — an initial vision of founder Reuben Syrett — that has helped the historic inn grow to what it is today.
“Authentic cowboy entertainment has always been a part of who we are,” said Lance Syrett, general manager of Ruby’s Inn. “Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill helps Ruby’s Inn stick to its roots. We are confident that this season will enhance the experience for our guests and will make their time at Ruby’s Inn even more unique and memorable.”
For more information about these performers, visit ebenezersbarnandgrill.com/entertainment-bios. To book a reservation at Ebenezer’s Barn & Grill for the 2019 season, visit ebenezersbarnandgrill.com.
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