Upcoming shows

The next live taping will be Friday May 29, 2009 in Mayhew Junction, Ms. at The East Mississippi Comunity College. The admission is $10.00. Show starts at 7:00 pm.
Syndicated Radio Show tapes at Golden Triangle
The nationally syndicated radio show Sucarnochee Revue has a live taping and fundraiser 7 pm Friday May 29, 2009 in Mayhew Junction, Ms. at The Golden Triangle Campus of East Mississippi Comunity College. The admission is $10 . Fearured performers are award-winning Bluegrassers, Nash Street, and Gospel artists, the MaHarreys. All proceeds will benefit the EMCC Tuition Guarantee Program.
Now in its fifth year of production, The Sucarnochee Revue presents authentic music from the Black Belt region of Alabama,and Mississippi. The show not only preserves original music and the works by original artists, but also captures the evolution of that music and its current generation of performers.
“We are thrilled to have Nash Street joining us again for the Revue,” said producer and host Jacky Jack White. “We’re looking forward to a great crowd of loyal listeners and new friends at the Golden Triangle Campus.” Nash Street from Starkville, Mississippi, first gained fame by winning the 2008 Colgate Country Showdown, and the title “Best New Act in Country Music." Since then the group has performed with major country music acts and played prestigious festivals, and stages such as the Ryman Auditorium
“What surprises people about the show is the fantastic range of musical genres,” producer and host Jacky Jack White said. “We have blues, jazz, Dixieland, gospel, bluegrass, classical, country and more. Historically, there is an incredible amount of talent in our part of the world.”
The regular cast performing include Jacky Jack White,producer/host; Mississippi Chris Sharp and the Jangalangs ; Track 45; J. Burton Fuller; William Michael Morgan; and Britt Gully
For further information and advance tickets call 662-476-5063 or 662 243 1900.


Muscle Shoals Night at the Temple Theatre

The nationally syndicated radio show Sucarnochee Revue has another live taping Friday June 5, 7:00 p.m.at the Historic Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian,Ms. This month's edition features artists from the legendary Muscle Shoals studios from the 1960's through the 1980's.
Jimmy Johnson who played guitar, engineered, and produced for artists such as Wilson Pickett, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, and the Rolling Stones will be featured. Also, Norbert Putnam who played on the very first big hit out of the Shoals, Arthur Alexander's, "You Better Move On" will be on the show. Norbert went out to become Nashville's favorite pop producer and studio owner working with Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett,and many others. The rhythm section in Muscle Shoals was referred to in the song "Sweet Home Alabama" as the "Swampers".
Other guests on the program include: Grammy winner, singer/songwriter,Tricia Walker; Guitar Legend,Wayne Gray (played in the Tex Ritter and Johnny Cash bands); and all the regulars Mississippi Chris Sharp; J. Burton Fuller;Jacky Jack White; Britt Gully; Track 45; and William Michael Morgan. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Temple box office. Contact 601 693 5353.

Jimmie Rodgers

Members of the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation are preparing for the anniversary of the legendary singer's death.A ceremony will be held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery at Bonita in Meridian. The public is invited to attend, and show appreciation for the life and legacy of Rogers who is known across the world. Jimmie Rodgers was born September 8, 1897 and died May 26, 1933.A wreath laying ceremony has been held every year since the mid-1950's to commemorate his death.

Meeting Jimmie Rodgers

The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation would like to invite you and all interested Jimmie Rodgers fans and all citizens of Meridian, Mississippi who would like to promote Jimmie Rodgers to a press conference and book signing at The Jimmie Rodgers Museum on Friday, May 15th at 10:30 a.m. Barry Mazor, the author of a recently released book "Meeting Jimmie Rodgers" will be at The Jimmie Rodgers Museum as part of a national promotional tour. Books will be available for purchase. This is a significant event for Meridian and Jimmie Rodgers fans. Please join us. The museum will be open free of charge for those attending this event. For more information please contact Betty Lou Jones at 601-917-4344 or The Jimmie Rodgers Museum at 601-485-1808.

U S 11 antique alley and yard sale

U S 11 antique alley and yard sale
On the backroads of Appalachia for 502 milesfrom Meridian, Mississippi to Bristol, Virgina.The sale is always the four day weekend after Mother's Day in May.The 2009 sale is May 14th - 17th.Celebrating our 11th year, during the National Tourism Week.The offical starting point in Meridian will be.The Red Porch Barn Antiques and Flea Market2631 A Street.Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday - SaturdayVendors for Antique Alley can set up for free starting on Wednesday May 14.For Information and vendor set up call 601-282 - 5641
www.us11antiquealley.com
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