Pride of the South Band hosts fundraising concert at the Ford Center
OXFORD TOWN – The Pride of the South Marching Band featuring the UM Wind Ensemble is hosting a concert fundraiser on April 24, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ford Center. Admission is free but donations will be accepted as this is a major fundraiser for the hardest working band in the south. Page 8 in Oxford Town No. 975 has more information about the hardest working band in the SEC. (April 19, 2012, Page 8)
Gavin DeGraw set for free show in The Grove
OXFORD TOWN – Gavin DeGraw (pictured on the OT cover this week) will hold a concert in The Grove on Friday, April 20, at 8:30 p.m. Nashville country musician Craig Morgan (“Red Neck Yacht Club”) will open the show. Turn to Page 9 in Oxford Town No. 975 to learn more about the free, spring concert to be held at the Grove Stage this Friday. (April 19, 2012, Page 15)
Oxford Town No. 974
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Proud Larry’s hosts a CD release party for Jimmy Phillips’ new album “Desperate Moon;” The Bays Guyer Band will perform at the Powerhouse on April 17 during the Oxford Art Crawl; Cheryly & Griffith Day will be at Off Square Books on Friday, April 13, to sign their new cookbook, “The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook;” Ole Miss Theatre will present “Showstoppers: Backstage Broadway” beginning Wednesday, April 25, at Fulton Chapel on the Ole Miss Campus; and a new acoustic music venue (Fiddler’s Loft) opens in Water Valley. Click here to download the complete issue in PDF format. (April 13, 2012)
Bays Guyer band to perform at Oxford Art Crawl
OXFORD TOWN – On Tuesday, April 17, two veteran rockabilly, blues and R&B performers — Bud Bays and Kevin Guyer — will debut their new four-piece band during the April edition of the Oxford Art Crawl from 7-9 p.m. at the Powerhouse in Oxford. Page 13 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town (No. 974) has complete details about the new band and its upcoming show at the Powerhouse. (April 13, 2012, Page 13)
New acoustic venue – Fiddler’s Loft – opens in Water Valley
OXFORD TOWN – Our community has a vast supply of restaurants and bars that double as music venues. Guests are able to find breakfast, lunch, dinner and a plethora of drinks — not to mention, almost any musical genre. But … where’s a cool, laid back acoustic venue? Introducing Fiddler’s Loft — Water Valley’s newest musical project. Turn to Page 8 in Oxford Town No. 974 to see what’s going on in the Valley these days and learn about an exciting, new concert “barn” that’s featuring The Okratones (pictured here) as entertainment for its grand opening on April 12. (April 13, 2012, Page 8)
Jimmy Phillips releases classic songs on new CD
OXFORD TOWN – Proud Larry’s will host a CD release party tonight (Thursday, April 12) for Jimmy Phillips and the Ruminators with special guests, Rocket 88. Page 9 in Oxford Town No. 974 has details. (April 13, 2012, Page 9)
Elmo & The Shades return to Rooster’s Blues House
OXFORD TOWN – Elmo Lee Thomas (pictured here) and his band , Elmo & The Shades, return to Rooster’s Blues House on Friday, April 6. As always, the shows at Rooster’s are free of charge. Turn to Page 3 in Oxford Town No. 973 for information about the show featuring the popular Memphis-based band that can always be counted on for a good rafter shaking at Rooster’s. (April 5, 2012, Page 3)
Chad Harris releases new EP; set for OLHS fundraiser Friday, April 6
OXFORD TOWN – While the EP won’t officially be released until May, Oxford will get the first chance to enjoy native son Chad Harris’ new album “Burning Daylight” on Friday, April 6, at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. The CD release party is planned as a fundraiser for OLHS. Turn to Page 12 in Oxford Town No. 973 for details about Harris, his new EP and the upcoming party. (April 5, 2012, Page 12)
Scissormen return to Oxford for two shows tonight (April 5)
OXFORD TOWN – The smoking hot Nashville-based blues duo, Scissormen, return to Oxford tonight for two shows — Thacker Mountain Radio at Off Square Books at 6 and Two Stick Sushi Bar at 9:30. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town – No. 974 – has details about the band and both shows. (April 5, 2012, Page 7)
