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IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE – Austin, Texas rocker Alejandro Escovedo returns to Oxford, Off Square Books and Proud Larry’s on Tuesday, Sept. 14; The Gertrude Ford Center releases its exciting 2010-11 schedule, Sports columnist Steven Godfrey re-visits the Ole Miss Rebel football debacle last Saturday; Taylor Farmers’ Market rolls into Fall; and Thacker Mountain Radio features Mister Baby. Download the entire issue in PDF format. (September 10, 2010)
Alejandro’s Back!
OXFORD TOWN – Alejandro Escovedo returns to Oxford next Tuesday (Sept. 14) for a Larry Brown tribute set and discussion at Off Square Books at 5 p.m. followed by a full concert at Proud Larry’s later that night. Oxford EAGLE News Editor Jonathan Scott talked to Escovedo about the shows, his new album titled “Street Songs of Love” and Oxford, one of his favorite cities in which to visit and perform. “Street Songs of Love” features “high powered vocal support” from legends such as Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople and Bruce Springsteen. Pages 10 and 11 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has Jon Scott’s very special coverage of what will be a very special show at Proud Larry’s next Tuesday. (September 9, 2010, Page 10, 11)
Ford Center releases awesome 2010-11 schedule
OXFORD TOWN –The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts brings classic Broadway, fun family shows and big-name performers to the University of Mississippi for the 2010-11 season. Singer Amy Grant (pictured) will perform on Friday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. Additional Ford Series performances, all beginning at 8 p.m., include the musicals “Fiddler on the Roof” on Nov. 9, “Oklahoma!” on Nov. 19, “Forever Plaid” on Jan. 22 and “A Chorus Line” on March 26, just to name a few. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has full details of what could prove to be the most exciting and most anticipated season ever at the Gertrude Ford Center. (September 9, 2010, Page 5)
Country Boy Rolling Stone Releases new album
OXFORD TOWN – That’s W.S. “Fluke Holland to the left. Holland was Johnny Cash’s longtime drummer and one of the original Tennessee Three. He, along with several Oxford Musicians, recently recorded a new album with Country Boy Rolling Stone entitled “Honky Tonking Too Long.” The project, inspired by the late Jim Dickinson and formed by Grenada resident Bill Crowder, has ties and sounds reminiscent of Cash. Page 5 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town has Jeff McVay’s coverage of the very cool new CD that’s loaded and top-heavy with Oxford musicians and legends. (September 2, 2010, Page 5)
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IN THIS WEEKS ISSUE: The Third Annual Oxford Music Festival kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 1, featuring seven free shows around town; Freelance photographer Mike Stanton exhibits his photos at Honey Bee Bakery; Local band Colour Revolt returns to Oxford to rock Proud Larry’s; OLHS hosts WOOFSTOCK benefit this weekend; Parrish’s hosts the Memphis band Blackberry Wednesday on Friday night, Aug. 27. Download the complete issue in PDF format. (August 30, 2010)
Colour Revolt rocks Proud Larry’s tonight
OXFORD TOWN – The local band Colour Revolt (sporting band new band members) is making a splash around the country and they’re headed back to Oxford via Proud Larry’s tonight (Thursday, Aug. 26) in support of their new album “The Cradle.” Kate Anthony’s coverage of one of Oxford’s most successful duos and their new band members can be found on Page 11 of this week’s issue of Oxford Town. (August 26, 2010, Page 11)
Welcome Back Rebels!
OXFORD TOWN – Welcome Back Rebels! Inside this week’s issue of Oxford Town, find page after page of practical tips and advice given to you by folks who have been in the exact spot you are in right now. You’ll get the skinny on everything from fall and Grove fashion to Oxford music to Rebel football, volleyball and soccer. Hang on to this one because it’ll come in handy in the upcoming months. Good luck this year! Download the complete issue in PDF format. (August 20, 2010)
The Reviews play Red House and White Star Tavern this weekend
OXFORD TOWN – Catch one of Oxford’s hottest bands, The Reviews, on Friday, Aug. 20, at Red House and on Saturday at the White Star Tavern in Water Valley. The popular local trio has a plethora of originals that’ll keep you rockin’ all weekend. And, be sure to check out Page 4 of this week’s Welcome Back Rebel issue of Oxford Town for other venue listings for the weekend into next week. (August 19, 2010, Page 8, 4)
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IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Theatre Oxford presents “Barefoot in the Park at the Powerhouse; The Yocona International Folk Festival returns to the Grove on Sunday; Living Blues Magazine celebrates its 40th anniversary; Oxford Town Outdoor columnist Michelle McAnally goes hiking at Puskus Lake and North Cyprus; The 23rd annual Sunflower River Festival kicks off in Clarksdale; and OT Sports columnist Steven Godfrey continues his Jeremiah Masoli coverage. Download the complete issue in PDF format. (August 6, 2010)
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IN THIS WEEKS EDITION: The Golden Dragon Acrobats perform at the Gertrude Ford Center on Friday, July 30; singer/songwriter Cory Branan is set to play The Blind Pig on Saturday; also on Saturday, the Eddie Wayne Vance Band will play Rooster’s Blues House; Southside Gallery hosts an artist reception on Friday for photographer Deborah Freeland; sports columnist Steven Godfrey debates the Jeremiah Masoli issue … will he, or won’t he? Click here to download the full issue in PDF format. (July 29, 2010)
