“The Sucarnochee Revue Begins New Season at UWA”

"The Sucarnochee Revue Begins New Season at UWA"

The Red Roots, Godspell in Concert, and William Faulkner interpreter,John Maxwell will be featured on the nationally syndicated radio program, The Sucarnochee Revue, 7 p.m. Friday, August 28 at the University of West Alabama’s Bibb Graves Auditorium in Livingston,Alabama.
The Red Roots are triplet sister Bluegrass singers from Hurley,Mississippi. Nika Taylor is featured on guitar, lead vocals, and mandolin. Nicole plays banjo, dobro, bass, drums, and Natalie alternates between violin, keyboard,and bass.
Godspell in Concert is a group of local singers and musicians under the direction of John Brown of York,Alabama. "Godspell" (an archaic spelling of the word gospel) is a 1970 musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak. It opened off Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals many times since.
John Maxwell spent years reading letters and the biography Faulkner by Joseph Blotner. His co-writer for his show on William Faulkner was Tom DuPree, now of New York City.
"Faulkner's rich characterizations always seemed to me ideal for a theatrical piece," says Maxwell, who received the Best Actor Award for the screen version of the Faulkner show in the 2006 Atlanta Film Festival.
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. The Sucarnochee Revue also tapes in Meridian,Mississippi at the Temple Theatre the first Friday night of each month.
"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 the area."
The Sucarnochee Revue regulars include Revue producer and host Jacky Jack White, J. Burton Fuller, Britt Gully, and Mississippi Chris Sharp and the Jangalang String Band.
General admission to The Sucarnochee Revue is $5. For more information, contact White at 205-652-6680.

Jimmie Rodgers 112th Birthday Celebration

Jimmie Rodgers 112th Birthday Celebration
Saturday September 12th 2009
At the Best Western Hotel's Hospitality Room behind the Checker Board Restaruant on South Frontage Rd. in Meridian, Ms.
Door opens at 10:00 am.
Admission is $12.00
This includes sandwich, snack, dessert and drink.
Good live entertainment.

MeridianTeaParty

MeridianTeaParty.com will hold a Tea Party Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, August 11th at the EMEPA Auditorium on Hwy 39 North starting at 6:00pm. This meeting will include a motivational video, committee organization, discussions on the Health Care Reform fight, planning for the 9-12 March On Washington and time for everyone to speak their mind. This is the second formal meeting of MeridianTeaParty.com and we want as many people as possible to attend and find a way to get involved. Come join us and bring a friend or two! This is our moment to make a difference and we need your help! Make your plans to be at EMEPA Auditorium on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:00pm.

www.meridianteaparty.com

The Sullivan Family Gospel/Bluegrass Singing

The Sullivan Family Gospel/Bluegrass Singing at their RV Park in St. Stephens, Alabama will be Saturday Aug. 8th 6 - 9 pm . Go to Millry AL (HWY 17 from Butler south to Millry-Turn left onto St. Stephens Road and watch for signs to the park).
Connie James, WPRN-Butler, AL

Sucarnochee Revue goes International

Sucarnochee Revue goes International
The Sucarnochee Revue returns to downtown Meridian and the Temple Theatre Friday August 7 at 7 pm for another taping of the nationally syndicated radio show. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door and in advance at the Temple box office.
This month’s Revue features Steve Gardner and the Jake Leg Stompers a totally unique Folk/Blues band.
Jack Owens, Jessie Mae Hemphill, James Son Thomas, Booba Barnes, and Sam Chatmon of the Mississippi Sheiks are just some of the great Blues and Roots musicians Steve Gardner has known and worked with over the years. Originally, from Jackson, Mississippi, Steve has made his mark as an author, photojournalist, and music lecturer. Gardner has assembled an international band called the Jake Leg Stompers. They play the "old-timey" music on primitive, authentic instruments.
When interviewed by early music researchers about the origins of local tunes Steve Gardner has said, "Many of the old timers from all over said that they believed that the music came from listening to natural, everyday sounds. They believed that after a song has been chanted in the hot fields or stomped out on the front porches and at fish fries for a long enough time, it got ‘stuck in people’s ears’ ". Steve’s latest release is "Walking the Dog" on Buffalo Records.
Also, featured on the program will be the Red Roots, the True Vine Fellowship Singers, and regular cast members Jacky Jack White, producer/host; Mississippi Chris Sharp and the Jangalangs; J. Burton Fuller; and Britt Gully.

The Temple Theatre presents ELECTRIC MUDD

The Temple Theatre presents ELECTRIC MUDD
Friday, August 7th
Singing Brakeman Park
VIP 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Gates Open at 7:00 p.m. with local band DARK SUNDAYS
ELECTRIC MUDD at 8:00 p.m.
Ticket prices are $10.00 advance, $15.00 at the gate
VIP tickets $25.00 each and include a reception for the band at 6:00 p.m. and table seating for the show
Call the Temple Theatre Box Office 601-693-5353
The musical style of the Electric Mudd is self titled “Delta Swamp Boogie”. This Delta Jam Band keeps you on your feet with their unique blending of Delta Blues, Classic Southern Rock, and Dixie Jazz. Check out their sound at www.electricmudd.com .
Enjoy this evening of lively entertainment!
Soft drinks, food, and beer will be available for you convenience
Clint’s BBQ will be serving up their famous BBQ sandwiches starting at $5.00 each.
Check out the Temple Theatre discount at Holiday Inn Express, Quality Inn, and Comfort Inn.
Empire Limousines is offering round trip luxury transportation for $12.00 per person in groups of eight.
Please do not miss this fantastic musical experience and the chance to support one of the signature venues of Meridian!

The Sullivan Family Gospel/Blugrass Singing

The Sullivan Family Gospel/Bluegrass Singing at their RV Park in St. Stephens, Alabama will be Aug. 8th. Go to Millry AL (HWY 17 from Butler south to Millry-Turn left onto St. Stephens Road and watch for signs to the park.) Not sure of time-will let you know.
Connie James, WPRN-Butler, AL

The Sucarnochee Revue

The Sucarnochee Revue
The next live taping for radio and television will be
Aug 7,2009 Temple Theatre,Meridian,Ms
The admission is $5.00. Show starts at 7:00 pm
TISBA members admitted for half price when you show your TISBA membership card.
www.tisba.net

Mississippi Blue Yodeler Fan Club

Mississippi Blue Yodeler Fan Club The second Friday of every monthFriday July 10, 2009 at 6:30 pmAdmission $2.00Local live entertainmentCovered dish mealOpen to the publicEmail Ken Johnson johnson950@bellsouth.netCall 601 - 482 - 1279Meridian Activity Center3300 32nd AvenueMeridian, MississippiCall 601 - 485 - 1812

Jacky Jack White receives Fellowship in Music Grant

Jacky Jack White receives Fellowship in Music Grant
The Alabama State Council on the Arts has named Jacky Jack White of Livingston,Alabama a recipient of the 2009-2010 Fellowship in Music Grant recognizing his work as a recording/performing artist, and songwriter.
Fellowships are the most prestigious of grants awarded to individuals by ASCA. Fellowships are given to individuals working in arts administration, crafts, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theatre, and visual arts. The awards recognize artistic excellence as well as professional commitment and maturity.
Jack has had songs on the charts as a singer/songwriter since 1985. Some of the artists who have recorded his songs are: Ray Stevens, Charley Pride, Buddy Jewell, Steve Wariner, Neal McCoy and Mark Lowery. Over one hundred of his songs have been recorded. "If I Didn’t Love You" by Steve Wariner, and "For Today" by Charley Pride are two of his best known songs. White also recorded several gospel songs including the number one Southern Gospel song, "When Men Pray". Jacky Jack White records on the Silverwolf label.
Currently, White is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Sucarnochee Revue. The Revue is on fifty-nine radio stations in thirteen states, plus, the continent of Australia. The show is taped at the Temple Theatre in Meridian, Mississippi, and University of West Alabama in Livingston Alabama. The Sucarnochee Revue was recently honored by the Country Music Association, and was awarded a grant from the Black Belt Community Foundation. Jack lives in Livingston, Alabama with his wife Jody, and three children, Kate, Mary Mac, and Henry.