The Duttons’ matriarch is grateful for family time
BRANSON MO NEWS: Sheila Dutton never expected she would become a musician.Her husband, Dean, was a tenured economics professor, and she saw music as a “true weakness.”Now, the couple lead The Duttons, a multigenerational family of musicians who found fame thanks, in part, to appearances on the second season of “America’s Got Talent.”
“I never imagined I’d be in music, period,” she said. “I am the most unlikely person in the world to be doing what we’re doing. I was slow to come around to the idea. I thought it was maybe a frivolous activity, going around performing for people.“I had a series of experiences that really opened my eyes to the effect music has on people,” she added. “Then, after several of those experiences in the 1980s and 1990s, I supported what the kids wanted to do. My husband took an early retirement to do this full time.”The Branson, Missouri-based band is in Mesa, and will appear at the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St.The family has performed here since 2005, and have several shows coming up at East Valley High School, 7420 E. Main St., Mesa.“Pickin’ and Grinnin’” showcases The Duttons’ favorite bluegrass and country tunes from Thursday, Feb. 1, to Feb. 24. The band will “Duttonize” rock songs March 1-17, then perform its most requested tracks March 22-31 during its End the Season in Style.
“We feel honored to be able to do this because of the sweet experiences and the joy we feel, and the happiness that so many people experience when they come to our show,” she said.“It leaves me with this feeling of humble gratitude, like how can anything so good happen? There’s something about the family …
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