STILL A GENTLEMAN: For fans of bluegrass, two nights of Jerry Douglas could only get better if the achingly angelic Alison Krauss stepped out for a song or two. But, to be honest, it’s good to finally get a chance to see the dobro-genius Douglas step out from the Union Station crew and do his own thing again. For those needing a brief history on the 12-time Grammy conqueror, pay attention: He started off with The Country Gentlemen, joined J.D. Crowe and The New South (with Tony Rice and Ricky Skaggs), and later formed Strength in Numbers with Béla Fleck, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer and Mark O’Connor. Basically, if you want to know why bluegrass is still relevant today – a lot of it has to do with Mr. Douglas. Along the way he also became a full-time member of The Whites and became the dobro session player of choice for everyone from Emmylou Harris (God bless her, still gorgeous) and Ray Charles. Of course, most casual listeners today know him as the man sliding all over the solos in Alison Krauss and Union Station tours. After so much touring with Krauss (oh yeah, that’s got to be awful!), Douglas is finally with his own band again, playing two shows at this Saturday, March 31. Both the 7 & 9:30 p.m. sets are $25 each. 380-4082 or www.workplay.com
