David Mayfield at opera house Saturday

If you've seen David Mayfield perform with The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, or at Bonnaroo, you've caught the charisma, the heart, and the comedy, and you probably want to come back for more.

You can Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway in Jim Thorpe.

This singer-songwriter, band leader, and Grammy-nominated producer also happens to be as fine an acoustic guitarist as has appeared at the opera house. His roots are buried deep in the bluegrass tradition from a childhood of touring with his family's band.

With the release of his latest album, "Strangers," Mayfield is clearly going places, fueled by a combination of infectious energy and songwriting chops that only come around once in a blue moon.

He oozes personality on stage - a trait that makes him a natural frontman.

Mayfield displayed his skills and personality when he joined the bluegrass outfit, Cadillac Sky, playing sold-out shows with British folk revivalists, Mumford & Sons.

Conscious of not just being a musician, but an entertainer, Mayfield certainly makes an impression live.

But it's the strength of his songwriting and musicianship, combined with that charm and personality that keep audiences consistently lining up to join the parade.

Al Stewart takes the stage June 16

Next Thursday at 8 p.m. Al Stewart comes to the opera house.

One of the most iconic voices in popular music in the '70s with "Year of the Cat" and "Time Passages," Stewart is in great demand today as a versatile folk musician/singer/songwriter.

coming up soon:

• June 18, The Hackensaw Boys with guest The Blind Owl Band, 8 p.m.

• June 19, 40 Story Radio Tower with musical guest Jeffrey Gaines, 6:30 PM

• June 24, Savoy Brown, 8 p.m.

• June 25, Who's Next, 8 p.m.

• July 2, KICK, the INXS Tribute, 8 p.m.

• July 8, Shockenaw Boys with the Bovine Social Club, 8 p.m.

• July 9, Dancing Dream - The ABBA Experience, 8 p.m.

• July 1, 8 p.m.

• July 16, Incendio, 8 p.m.

• July 21, Blue Sisters, 8 p.m.

• July 22, The Bird Dogs, 8 p.m.

• July 23, Summer Jam Benefit for the Opera House w/Craig Thatcher's "Akustiko Band," 8 p.m.

• July 24, 40 Story Radio Tower with musical guest The Big Fat Meanies, 6:30 p.m.

• July 29, Ari Hest with Lily Mae, 8 p.m.

• July 30, Bennie and the Jets, 8 p.m.

Tickets are available on the opera house website, www.mcohjt.com, by visiting Soundcheck Records in Jim Thorpe from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., or at the door. The box office is open from noon to 5 p.m. weekdays at 570-325-0249.

The facility is open from noon until 5 p.m. on show days, and tickets are available for most shows at the door at showtime.