Thacker Mountain Radio kicks off its final month of live shows for spring this week with an all-Mississippi line-up of guests at Off Square Books.
Our author will be this year’s John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence, James Kimbrell, a native of Jackson and Leakesville. He is the author of two books of poems: The Gatehouse Heaven and My Psychic (both from Sarabande Books). Kimbrell’s work has appeared in numerous publications including the Bread Loaf Anthology of Poets and he has received a Whiting Writers' Award and fellowships from the Ford Foundation and the NEA. Publisher’s Weekly said of Psychic, “Vaulting whimsy ornaments a fundamentally earnest storytelling sensibility in Kimbrell's delightful sophomore collection.” Kimbrell is using his year in Oxford to work on a new collection of poems, The Sand Reckoner.
We’ll also welcome singer/songwriter (and Gulfport native) Alva Leigh to the show. Leigh’s tunes contain what one reviewer called “an organic honesty.” Her songs suggest, “a Deep South from the time of Faulkner, of black coffee, worn church pews, and faded summer dresses, all steeped in earthy, sacred imagery.” Leigh’s new collection of cover songs, Pulls the Covers, will be available for download on April 19. (myspace.com/alvaleigh)
Finally this week, we’ll welcome back a Thacker favorite, Shannon McNally, who lives in Holly Springs with her husband (Thacker drummer) Wallace Lester and their little girl, Maeve. Shannon’s recent recordings have seen her share the mike with the likes of John Hiatt, Dr. John and our own Jim Dickinson. We look forward to getting a preview of her spring tour (which hits this year’s Double Decker Festival) with her band Hot Sauce. (myspace.com/ShannonMcNally).
Make plans to join host Jim Dees, and our house band, the Yalobushwhackers at 6PM at Off Square Books. If you can’t make it in person, tune in to Rebel Radio, 92.1 FM. Don’t forget our re-broadcast every Saturday night at 7 PM on Mississippi Public Broadcasting immediately following A Prairie Home Companion.
For more information on how to donate to the “Friends of Thacker Mountain” campaign, visit thackermountain.com. ---DONATE TO THACKER MOUNTAIN RADIO!Thacker Mountain Radiowww.ThackerMountain.comBroadcast live on Thursdays,6PM on Rebel Radio 92.1 FM
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Hospitality Night
Hospitality Night
The International Singing Brakeman Association is in Meridian, Mississippi.Our Hospitality Nights are the 3rd thursday of every month.Our next hospitality night will be Thursday April 16, 2009 6:00 pm doors open to the public. Admission -$ 5.00Please bring a covered dish.Good local entertainment.Hospitality Room at the Best Western Hotel on South Frontage Road in Meridian , Mississippi.www.tisba.net
The International Singing Brakeman Association is in Meridian, Mississippi.Our Hospitality Nights are the 3rd thursday of every month.Our next hospitality night will be Thursday April 16, 2009 6:00 pm doors open to the public. Admission -$ 5.00Please bring a covered dish.Good local entertainment.Hospitality Room at the Best Western Hotel on South Frontage Road in Meridian , Mississippi.www.tisba.net
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Hospitality Night
Our next hospitality night will be Thursday March 19, 2009 6:00 pm doors open to the public. Admission -$ 5.00
Please bring a covered dish.
Good local entertainment.
Hospitality Room at the Best Western Hotel on South Frontage Road in Meridian , Mississippi.
Please bring a covered dish.
Good local entertainment.
Hospitality Room at the Best Western Hotel on South Frontage Road in Meridian , Mississippi.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Sucarnochee Revue
All shows start at 7:00 pm.
admission $5.00
contact 205 - 652 - 6680
The next live taping of the Sucarnochee Revue will be Friday April 03, 2009 at The Temple Theater in Meridian, Mississippi. Nash Street and The Herb Trotman Band will be the Headliner.
admission $5.00
contact 205 - 652 - 6680
The next live taping of the Sucarnochee Revue will be Friday April 03, 2009 at The Temple Theater in Meridian, Mississippi. Nash Street and The Herb Trotman Band will be the Headliner.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
JIMMIE RODGERS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SPRING LINEUP
JIMMIE RODGERS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SPRING LINEUP
Meridian, Mississippi
For the past 53 years the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation has been planning and producing quality entertainment in keeping with their goal of perpetuating the memory of the “Father of Country Music”, Meridian native Jimmie Rodgers. The history and heritage of preserving the acclaimed “Stage of Legends” is being followed by the lineup of activities for 2009.
Beginning with the selection of Jimmie Rodgers Queens on March 28th and ending with a big show downtown on April 25th the spring activities offer something for everyone!!
The selection of the 2009 Jimmie Rodgers Queens will take place on March 28th at the Temple Theatre Ballroom beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cathy Monsour is chairing this event and can be reached at 601-513-1514.
The Country Music Talent Competition will begin with preliminaries on Saturday, April 4th at the Temple Theatre Ballroom. The youth competition will begin at 9:00 a. m. and the adult competition will begin at noon. Youth Competition includes youth 13 years of age and younger. The adult competition will include contestants 14 years of age and over. Ten preliminary winners in both youth and adult will be chosen for final competition on April 25th. Overall winners will perform on stage at the concert that night. Prizes and trophies will be awarded in age categories. For more information regarding the talent competition please call Cathy Monsour at 601-513-1514.
For applications and more information on the Talent Competition and the Pageant please call 601-485-1808 or go to www.wtok.com or www.jimmierodgers.com .
The Jimmie Rodgers Museum which has been in operation since 1976, located in Highland Park is pleased to announce expanded hours. The museum is now open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information regarding the museum hours and services, please call 601-485-1808.
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation is proud to join forces with the Meridian Council for the Arts Three Foot Festival on Saturday, April 4th in downtown Meridian with the Jimmie Rodgers Country Music Talent Competition and our Spring Gospel Concert.
The Talent Competition will take place in the Temple Theatre Ballroom from 9:00 a.m. until competition is complete. For more information regarding the Talent Competition please contact Cathy Monsour at 601-693-4390.
At 6:30 p.m that evening the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation will present in the Temple Theatre a gospel concert featuring The McKameys from Clinton, Tennessee, 2nd Mile, The Harrells, The Gospel Strings and the Master’s Sound Quartet. Tickets are on sale at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum (601-485-1808) and the Temple Theatre(601-693-5353) as well as at www.iticket.com. Ticket prices are: $25 for Artist Circle , A and B seats $15, C tickets are $10 and D Tickets, $5.00. For more information regarding the Gospel Concert please call Richard Ferguson at 601-416-1630.
The grand finale of events will be the Jimmie Rodgers Festival on April 24th and April 25th at Singing Brakeman Park in downtown Meridian.
Friday night the doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. The opening act will be the Mayhem String Band at 7:00 p.m. followed by Mississippi Chris Sharp and the Jang-A- Lang Band at 8:30 p.m. and the final act will be the Spunk Monkees at 10 :00 p.m.
There will be activities in the Park all day Saturday with food, beverages and other attractions. The Talent Competition finalists will compete beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday night activities will kick off with the doors opening at 5:00 p.m. The Jimmie Rodgers Talent Competition overall winners will open the concert. Santa Fe will play at 7:30 followed by headliner James Otto,nominee for New Male County Artist of the year by the AMC. Tickets are on sale now at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum (601-485-1808 and on www.iticket.com. Ticket prices are $10 for Friday night and $15 for Saturday night. Festival package for both nights will be buy one and get one free ($25). This will be a saving of $25.00 for a limited number of tickets. Richard Ferguson, Festival Producer can be reached at 601-416-1630.
Other activities throughout the year will be announced later.
Make plans now to attend these outstanding entertainment events sponsored by The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation. Presenting Sponsor is WTOK-TV . Radio Sponsor for the three concerts is 970KK. Radio Sponsor for the Talent Competition is B103. Other sponsors include Structural Steel Services, Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors and The City of Meridian.
Jimmie Rodgers Foundation information can be obtained by calling The Jimmie Rodgers Museum at 601-485-1808 or Betty Lou Jones, President at 601-482-0166, 601-917-4344 or bebestuartjones@comcast.net or bebestuartjones@aol.com
Meridian, Mississippi
For the past 53 years the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation has been planning and producing quality entertainment in keeping with their goal of perpetuating the memory of the “Father of Country Music”, Meridian native Jimmie Rodgers. The history and heritage of preserving the acclaimed “Stage of Legends” is being followed by the lineup of activities for 2009.
Beginning with the selection of Jimmie Rodgers Queens on March 28th and ending with a big show downtown on April 25th the spring activities offer something for everyone!!
The selection of the 2009 Jimmie Rodgers Queens will take place on March 28th at the Temple Theatre Ballroom beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cathy Monsour is chairing this event and can be reached at 601-513-1514.
The Country Music Talent Competition will begin with preliminaries on Saturday, April 4th at the Temple Theatre Ballroom. The youth competition will begin at 9:00 a. m. and the adult competition will begin at noon. Youth Competition includes youth 13 years of age and younger. The adult competition will include contestants 14 years of age and over. Ten preliminary winners in both youth and adult will be chosen for final competition on April 25th. Overall winners will perform on stage at the concert that night. Prizes and trophies will be awarded in age categories. For more information regarding the talent competition please call Cathy Monsour at 601-513-1514.
For applications and more information on the Talent Competition and the Pageant please call 601-485-1808 or go to www.wtok.com or www.jimmierodgers.com .
The Jimmie Rodgers Museum which has been in operation since 1976, located in Highland Park is pleased to announce expanded hours. The museum is now open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information regarding the museum hours and services, please call 601-485-1808.
The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation is proud to join forces with the Meridian Council for the Arts Three Foot Festival on Saturday, April 4th in downtown Meridian with the Jimmie Rodgers Country Music Talent Competition and our Spring Gospel Concert.
The Talent Competition will take place in the Temple Theatre Ballroom from 9:00 a.m. until competition is complete. For more information regarding the Talent Competition please contact Cathy Monsour at 601-693-4390.
At 6:30 p.m that evening the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation will present in the Temple Theatre a gospel concert featuring The McKameys from Clinton, Tennessee, 2nd Mile, The Harrells, The Gospel Strings and the Master’s Sound Quartet. Tickets are on sale at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum (601-485-1808) and the Temple Theatre(601-693-5353) as well as at www.iticket.com. Ticket prices are: $25 for Artist Circle , A and B seats $15, C tickets are $10 and D Tickets, $5.00. For more information regarding the Gospel Concert please call Richard Ferguson at 601-416-1630.
The grand finale of events will be the Jimmie Rodgers Festival on April 24th and April 25th at Singing Brakeman Park in downtown Meridian.
Friday night the doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. The opening act will be the Mayhem String Band at 7:00 p.m. followed by Mississippi Chris Sharp and the Jang-A- Lang Band at 8:30 p.m. and the final act will be the Spunk Monkees at 10 :00 p.m.
There will be activities in the Park all day Saturday with food, beverages and other attractions. The Talent Competition finalists will compete beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday night activities will kick off with the doors opening at 5:00 p.m. The Jimmie Rodgers Talent Competition overall winners will open the concert. Santa Fe will play at 7:30 followed by headliner James Otto,nominee for New Male County Artist of the year by the AMC. Tickets are on sale now at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum (601-485-1808 and on www.iticket.com. Ticket prices are $10 for Friday night and $15 for Saturday night. Festival package for both nights will be buy one and get one free ($25). This will be a saving of $25.00 for a limited number of tickets. Richard Ferguson, Festival Producer can be reached at 601-416-1630.
Other activities throughout the year will be announced later.
Make plans now to attend these outstanding entertainment events sponsored by The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation. Presenting Sponsor is WTOK-TV . Radio Sponsor for the three concerts is 970KK. Radio Sponsor for the Talent Competition is B103. Other sponsors include Structural Steel Services, Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors and The City of Meridian.
Jimmie Rodgers Foundation information can be obtained by calling The Jimmie Rodgers Museum at 601-485-1808 or Betty Lou Jones, President at 601-482-0166, 601-917-4344 or bebestuartjones@comcast.net or bebestuartjones@aol.com
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