The De Smet Community Concert Series opens their 2022 season on Sunday, April 24, at 3 p.m. with traditional country music, the Kenaston Family Country Show.

From the Sandhills of Nebraska, the Kenastons have entertained throughout Nebraska and across the Midwest for decades.

Performing traditional country, bluegrass, gospel and dance music since the 1960s, the family has made several appearances on RFD-TV’s Midwest Country Show. They have performed at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo., have worked along-side country music celebrities and spend several months annually performing on the road in Texas.

The Kenastons are family. Five generations of Kenastons have entertained and shared their talent on stage.

Beginning with Great-Grandpa Dewey Kenaston, who played drums; Grandpa Bob Kenaston, who played fiddle and other instruments; and on to Bob’s children, Roger and Vanessa; their kids and grandkids.

Roger’s daughter, Bobbi Jo, is the drummer with the band and sings lead and harmony vocals. Roger’s wife, Sharon, is the upright bass player and lead singer.

The band has been awarded numerous accolades including membership in the National Traditional Country Music Association Hall of Fame and dozens of awards for vocals, guitar, mandolin, dobro, fiddle and more. Individual concert tickets may be purchased for $18 or Season tickets for $60 by calling 605-854-3502.

Season Tickets On Sale
Want something to do on Sunday afternoons? Season tickets are available for the 2022 season of the De Smet Concert Series. The concerts are held at the Theater in the De Smet Events Center at 3 p.m. on Sundays. The De Smet Arts Council does a tremendous job lining up concerts from across the nation with all types of musical genres. The season ticket price is $60, call 605-854-3502. This year’s show schedule:
• April 24: Kenaston Family Classic Country Show, from the Sandhills of Nebraska
• June 12: The Browns Patriotic Show, from Le Mars, Iowa